Europe's identity is taking on a new face. But which one?
We recently received some user requests about a video on Facebook in which you can recognize birds on euro banknotes! First of all: This is not a fake!
Rumors have been circulating the internet for some time now. What will the new design of the euro banknotes look like? Will it be hands that symbolize our united striving and work? Or maybe birds that give our notes wings?
The voice of Europe
It's not just a ticket. It's a piece of identity. It is a sign of togetherness. For this reason, the European Central Bank (ECB) has decided to get us all on board. Between July 10th and August 31st, all euro area citizens are invited to choose their favorite from a pre-selected selection of topics ECB website
But that's not all: to ensure a balanced opinion, an independent institute is conducting a broad, representative survey in parallel.
The variety of topics: culture, hands, birds, ...
The selection of topics reflects the diversity and depth of our continent:
- European culture : It's about more than history. It's about us, our sense of belonging and the values that connect us.
- European values reflected in nature : Nature and values? A strong duo that combines the basic building blocks of our continent.
- Rivers : Pulsating veins that give life and connect us.
- Hands : They are everywhere. They create, they hold, they show us the way. A symbol for Europe’s movers and shakers.
- The future belongs to you : A look forward and to the unlimited potential that lies in all of us.
- Our Europe, ourselves : It's not just about countries and borders. It's about us. Every single one of us.
- Birds : The ultimate boundary crossers that represent freedom, resilience and inspiration.
The timeline
Based on the opinions and votes of all participants, the Governing Council will make a decision by 2024. However, this is just the starting signal for a design competition in which all citizens of the euro area are once again invited. And in 2026 the time has come: the final design has been determined.
Conclusion
The video is not fake and shows one of the possibilities of what our currency could look like in the future.
– Even if the designs are far from being finalized. The future euro banknotes will be more than just a means of payment. They will be a piece of lived European identity, shaped by all of us. Whether birds, rivers or hands - it's about the heart of Europe and what connects us all.
If you would also like to give your opinion on which topics should give our new euro notes a face, take part and let your vote count: ECB survey
Source:
ECB
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