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ECB opens public vote on 10 shortlisted euro banknote designs

financeJul 24, 2026341,205

The European Central Bank published 10 shortlisted designs for new euro banknotes and opened an online public survey asking citizens to pick their favourite. The candidates were selected from over 1,200 proposals submitted by graphic designers across Europe and include several distinct series, for example a “Rivers and Birds” set that pairs six bird species with abstract landscapes and river imagery. One series foregrounds stylised portraits where eyes and mouths symbolize observation, dialogue and cultural expression, while backs show contemporary cultural spaces and a map of Europe overlaid with stars. The public consultation runs until September 21, after which the ECB Governing Council plans to make a final decision around the end of the year. The ECB’s presentation stresses recognisable dominant colours and central motifs for each denomination and frames the new look as reflecting Europe as a shared cultural space.

Anfor
@anforsorrow.bsky.social

Ok, European friends, the ECB is going to redesign the Euro banknotes and are doing a survey to see what design europeans like the most. YOU HAVE TO VOTE FOR THE BIRD ONES!! LET US HAVE LITTLE BIRDS IN OUR MONEY. There are many designs to choose from as well: surveys.ecb.europa.eu/lng/en/pageT...

One possible redesign for the 5€ banknote, with a wallcreeper.
50145d ago
European Commission
@ec.europa.eu

What will the next euro banknotes look like? 🇪🇺💶 @ecb.europa.eu has shortlisted 10 designs, selected from over 1,200 proposals by graphic designers across Europe. Now it's your turn to pick your favourite. 👇 surveys.ecb.europa.eu/10b/neweuro/ *Survey available in the 24 EU languages.

15145d ago
Alberto Alemanno
@alemanno.bsky.social

Don't miss it: the European Central Bank is letting citizens vote on the next design of the euro banknotes. My pick from the 10 shortlisted designs is G series by Rubio & co Cast your vote 👉 www.ecb.europa.eu/euro/banknot... #Europe #EuroBanknotes #ECB

8145d ago
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