Banknotes
There are two series of banknotes. The first series comprises seven different denominations: €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200 and €500. The second series or Europa series consists of six denominations and will be completed with the issuance of the €100 and €200 in 2019. There will be no €500 banknote. The first series of notes, originally issued in 2002, is gradually being replaced by the Europa series. All the notes are legal tender throughout the euro area.
Key dates
- 17 September 2018
- Unveiling of the new €100 and €200 banknotes
- 4 April 2018
Introduction of the new €50
- 5 July 2016
Unveiling of the Europa series €50 banknote
- 25 November 2015
- Introduction of the new €20
- 24 February 2015
- Unveiling of the Europa series €20 banknote
- 1 January 2015
- Adoption of the euro by Lithuania
- 23 September 2014
- Introduction of the new €10
- 13 January 2014
- Unveiling of the Europa series €10 banknote
- 1 January 2014
- Adoption of the euro by Latvia
- 2 May 2013
- Introduction of the new €5
- 10 January 2013
- Unveiling of the Europa series €5 banknote
- 8 November 2012
- ECB announces introduction of a second series of euro banknotes, named the Europa series
- 1 January 2011
- Adoption of the euro by Estonia
- 1 January 2009
- Adoption of the euro by Slovakia
- 1 January 2008
- Adoption of the euro by Cyprus and Malta
- 1 January 2007
- Adoption of the euro by Slovenia
- 1 January 2002
- Introduction of euro banknotes and coins in 12 EU countries: Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain