Europeans have been invited to give their views on the final selection through an online survey which closes Sept. 21. The results will be considered by the Governing Council of the ECB, along with independent jury conclusions and a technical review, before the final design is selected toward the end of 2026.
The new banknotes would then undergo testing before entering circulation, while remaining interchangeable with the current series of euro notes.
According to the ECB, the redesign aims to better reflect Europe’s identity and values, introduce enhanced security features, improve environmental sustainability, and make the banknotes more accessible and easier to use.
As it’s the first major redesign of the euro banknotes since the currency notes were introduced in 2002, the stakes are high.
“Talk to friends, colleagues, family members, and ask them to participate, because we want as many Europeans as possible to express their views about our future banknotes,” said ECB president Christine Lagarde.
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