Banknotes

Take a look at the first series and some of the Europa series of banknotes. Each denomination has its own distinctive colour as well as an image of an architectural style, ranging from classical through to 20th century.

• Denominations
• Design elements
• Reproduction rules

Leaflets, brochures, posters and other materials are available online for the public and for cash professionals. Printed copies may be available in certain cases.

• The first Euros
• The international role of the euro
• The use of euro banknotes – results of two surveys among households and firms

Euro banknotes include a number of security features. Just feel them, look at them and tilt them.

• Security features
• Anti-counterfeiting
• Mutilated banknotes