New Euro Notes to Replace Old Bills with Major Redesign

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The European Central Bank is introducing new euro notes with a major redesign, starting with the €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200, and €500 notes. This is a significant change, as the new notes will feature enhanced security features and a new design.

The new €5 note will feature a portrait of Matilda, the daughter of Emperor Joseph II, who was a patron of the arts and sciences. The €10 note will feature a portrait of Jan Matulka, a Czech painter who was a prominent figure in the development of modern art.

The new euro notes will also feature a series of windows in the background of the notes, which will make it easier to authenticate the currency. This is a significant improvement over the old notes, which had more difficult-to-spot security features.

The European Central Bank is encouraging people to exchange their old bills for the new ones as soon as possible. The new notes will be available at banks and other authorized exchange points.

Release and Availability

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The new euro notes have been released into circulation, and you can now start using them. The 100-euro banknote was released on May 28, 2019. This date also marked the release of the 200-euro banknote.

Security Features

The new euro notes have some amazing security features to prevent counterfeiting. Both the €100 and €200 banknotes contain two new features that are sure to catch your eye.

The satellite hologram at the top of the silvery stripe shows small € symbols that move around the number and become clearer under direct light. The emerald number has also been enhanced with € symbols.

You can easily spot a genuine €100 note by looking for the shiny number in the bottom left corner, which displays an effect of light that moves up and down when tilted, changing colour from emerald green to deep blue. The numerals in these new banknotes now also show € symbols.

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All new euro notes, including the €100 and €200, have a portrait hologram and a watermark of Europa’s portrait. This ensures that they can be handled more easily, as they are the same height as the €50 banknote.

The new €100 notes have additional security features that can only be detected by machines, making it harder for counterfeiters to get away with it.

Series and Design

The new euro notes are part of the Europa series, named after the figure from Greek mythology.

The Europa series features improved security features, including a portrait watermark and a portrait hologram, which were inspired by an ancient Greek vase displayed in the Louvre in Paris.

The series also includes a portrait of Europa, a character from Greek mythology, who was abducted by the Greek god Zeus and taken to Crete.

The 100-euro note in the Europa series has a green color and measures 147mm in width, with a height of 77mm.

The Europa series has additional security features that aid in reducing counterfeiting, and the notes contain 10 acronyms of the European Central Bank in 10 different languages, a significant improvement over the 5 variations in the first series.

Visual Measures

Detailed close-up of Euro banknotes on a white surface, focusing on currency design.
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Holding the €100 banknote against the light reveals an image of the portrait of Europa, a window, and the value of the note.

The lighter areas in the banknote become darker when shifted onto a darker surface, which can reveal the value of the note on top of the watermark.

The watermark is a security feature that is visible on both sides of the note as well as the security thread.

The window above the hologram becomes transparent and reveals a portrait of Europa and the euro symbol when held against the light.

The €100 banknote has ten language variations of the initials of the European Central Bank printed on it.

These language variations are a subtle but important security feature that can help detect counterfeit notes.

The Series

The Europa series was named after a figure from Greek mythology, Europa, who was abducted by Zeus and taken to Crete. This series features a portrait of Europa in its security features.

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The new series includes denominations from €5 to €200, excluding the €500 banknote. The €500 banknote from the first series remains legal tender and can be used as a means of payment.

The Europa series was designed with security features, including a portrait watermark and a portrait hologram. The image used for these features was taken from a 2,000-year-old vase found in southern Italy.

The last two denominations in the Europa series, the €100 and €200 banknotes, started circulating on 28 May 2019.

50 Banknote Design

The new 50 euro banknote features a portrait of the goddess of Europe, a character from Greek mythology.

The European Central Bank (ECB) presented the new 50 euro banknote as a preventive measure for the most counterfeited banknote.

Improved security features will be included in the new banknotes, making them more difficult to counterfeit.

The new 50 euro banknotes are set to be released in April 2017.

Design of Note

Bundle of Assorted-denomination Euro Banknotes
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The new 100-euro banknote has a green color. This design is part of the Europa series.

The Europa series owes its name to Europa, a figure from Greek mythology. Her portrait can be seen in the improved security features.

The portrait watermark and the portrait hologram feature Europa's image, taken from a vase in the Louvre in Paris that dates back over 2,000 years.

Size of Note

The size of a note can be a crucial factor in distinguishing between different series. The first series of the 100-euro note was slightly larger.

Both the first and second series of 100-euro notes measure 147mm in width. However, the second series is shorter in height, measuring 77mm compared to the first series' 82mm.

The 200-euro note, on the other hand, has a slightly different width than the 100-euro note, measuring 153mm in width.

Here's a comparison of the sizes of the 100-euro and 200-euro notes in a table:

Frequently Asked Questions

Are my old euro notes still valid?

Yes, old euro notes are still valid and accepted as payment throughout the euro area. You can continue to use them as you would any other euro note.

What are the current euro bills?

The current euro banknotes in circulation are the first series (€5 to €500) and the Europa series (€5 to €200), with the €500 note only available in the first series.

What is the difference between the old and new 100-euro bill?

The new 100-euro bill is slightly shorter than the old one, measuring 77mm in height compared to 82mm. The width remains the same at 147mm.

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