07/09/2026
𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗼 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀
How often do we get the opportunity to influence something that could stay in our wallets for decades?
For most of us, probably only once.
When the euro banknotes were introduced in 2002, the goal was neutrality: creating a currency that all countries could identify with equally. More than 20 years later, the goal has changed. The ECB is redesigning euro banknotes to better reflect Europe's identity, values and diversity.
And this time, the public is part of the process.
From more than 1,200 design applications, just 10 proposals have reached the final stage. Rather than leaving the decision solely to designers and institutions, the ECB is inviting Europeans to help shape what future euro banknotes should represent.
The shortlisted designs are built around two themes:
🎭 European Culture
🦜 Rivers and Birds
What makes this initiative particularly powerful is that it turns citizens from users of currency into contributors to its future design. Banknotes are among the most visible symbols of Europe, and the ECB is asking the public what story they should tell.
In a world where the way we pay is constantly evolving, people still care about what money looks like and what it represents.
Because a banknote is more than a means of payment. It can carry history, identity and a sense of belonging.
The ECB consultation remains open until 21 September 2026.
Which design would you choose to carry in your wallet?
Explore the shortlisted proposals and share your preference through the ECB's official consultation: https://bit.ly/4r0ZvXE
