EURO
EYPΩ.
Dignity:
Denomination:
5
Obverse:
The main image in the form of a gate is made in an antique style. There is an inscription in the form of the abbreviation ECB (European Central Bank) in 5 languages of the European Union (BCE, ECB, EZB, EKT, EKP). Also in the upper left corner is the flag of the European Union (established on December 8, 1955). In the center of the banknote there are 12 stars, borrowed from the flag of Europe. There is also the name of the currency in Latin and Greek transcription. At the top of the banknote is the signature of the President of the European Central Bank.
Reverse:
The main image is occupied by a bridge, also made in antique style. On the right side of the bridge there is an image of a map of Europe. There is also a banknote number, the top number is printed in black ink, the bottom number is printed in the color of the main background of the banknote.
Watermark:
The watermark consists of three local marks. The first one repeats the gate from the obverse of the banknote, below is the digital denomination of the banknote, to the right are alternating light and dark lines of varying widths. These lines are used to determine the denomination of the banknote by reading devices.
Date of issue indicated on the banknote:
2002Put into circulation:
On January 1, 2002, from July 1, 2002, in 12 countries, the euro completely replaced the national currency.Withdrawn from circulation:
Date unknownCanceled:
Date unknownSignatures on the banknote:
The early ones bear the signature of Wim Deusenberg; now the euro is signed by the Chairman of the Board of the European Central Bank, Jean-Claude Trichet.
Banknote size:
120×62mmMaterial:
paper made of cotton fiber, with randomly arranged fibers of purple, red and light green colors.Colors:
grey.Artists:
The banknotes were designed by Robert Kalina.Printing house:
Printing house: Bank of England Printing Works (A); AB Tumba Bruk, Sweden (C); Setec Oy, Finland (D); F.C. Oberthur, France (E); Oesterreichische Nationalbank (F); John. Enschede Security Printing (G); Thomas De La Rue, UK (H); Banca d'Italia (The architectural structures on all banknotes do not exist in reality. All EU banknotes symbolically depict either gates or windows on the obverse, which signifies openness and readiness for cooperation. On the reverse of the banknote there is an image of a bridge, which symbolically signifies the unity of the European Union and the EU's willingness to establish relations with countries that are not members of the union. Interestingly, each country has its own letter on the series number, as well as its own number, obtained by summing the numbers on the banknote number one by one. Banknote weight: 0.6 g.
Estimated cost (U$D)
| UNC | |
|---|---|
| l. series of banknotes issued in Finland | 14.00 |
| m. series of banknotes issued in Portugal | 11.00 |
| n. series of banknotes issued in Austria | 10.00 |
| p. series of banknotes issued in the Netherlands | 10.00 |
| s. series of banknotes issued in Italy | 10.00 |
| t. series of banknotes issued in Ireland | 11.00 |
| u. series of banknotes issued in France | 10.00 |
| v. series of banknotes issued in Spain | 11.00 |
| x. series of banknotes issued in Germany | 10.00 |
| y. series of banknotes issued in Greece | 10.00 |
| z. series of banknotes issued in Belgium | 11.00 |
The European currency is considered one of the world's. It is expensive and popular, which is why counterfeiters often try to counterfeit it. And there are quite a lot of comic banknotes imitating the euro. When traveling you will have to contact the euro. But how can you avoid making a mistake due to inexperience and mistaking a counterfeit for a real banknote? What kind of euro bills and coins are there anyway? Let's figure it out.
The Euro is the single currency of the European Union, existing since 2002. It is designed in a single schematic architectural style. A unified design using architectural monuments was invented by Robert Kalina. But the original idea of specific historical buildings was eventually replaced by schematic images.
Like any currency, the euro has its own distinctive features. Which ones are worth highlighting first:
- Spreading: the entire European Union (as a means of payment).
- Quantity: seven bills (from 5 to 500) and eight coins (from 1 to 50 euro cents, 1 and 2 euros).
- Design: designed in the same style (each banknote reflects a historical era, and the coin represents a stage of the unification of the European Union).
- Significance: the world's generally accepted reserve currency (second only to the dollar), the peg currency in some countries.
Today there are seven banknotes in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 euros. There are eight coins, six of which are changeable: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 euro cents and 1, 2 euros.
No matter how many photos of a 1,000 euro note appear on the Internet, such a banknote simply does not exist. The European Union does not yet see the point in it, so all the images are just drawings or fakes.
Only national central banks of EU countries have the right to issue euros. At the same time, they are required to obey the European Central Bank (ECB), located in Frankfurt. It is this body that decides whether the country's mints can issue additional money, or whether there is no need to issue it.
It is interesting that the mints of some countries can be located on the territory of others. But this will not affect the appearance of the bill. Let’s say that if a country locates a mint on German territory, then the coins issued there will not bear the German coat of arms.
What types of Euro coins are there?
Today there are eight coins in circulation. Six of them are eurocent change coins, something like our kopecks. Although the coins are minted in different countries and in different designs, the entire coin series has common elements:
- European map and denomination figure against its background;
- 12 stars each on the reverse and obverse (and on the reverse they are connected by straight lines);
- single font;
- sketchiness in the image.
The reverse design of coins has its own philosophy. Their appearance is slightly different:
- The 1, 2 and 5 euro cents feature a globe depicting where exactly Europe is located in the world;
- 10, 20 and 50 euro cents show fragmented EU member states that are just about to unite into a single “organism”;
- 1 and 2 euros show a common map of Europe, as a united territory without clear boundaries and barriers.
| Image | Name |
|---|---|
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2 Euro |
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1 Euro |
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50 Eurocents |
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20 Eurocents |
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10 Euro cents |
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5 Eurocents |
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2 Euro cents |
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1 Eurocent |
Countries do not have the right to change the reverse design in their own interests. Only the obverse, the “national side,” is left to the mints. They are free to do whatever they want with it, there is only one rule: they must keep 12 stars on the outer ring.
Features of stamping in different countries
Each Eurozone country has the right to create unique coins. They will always have a different obverse (the so-called national side), making it easy to identify where exactly a particular piece was produced. Each option always has 12 stars, most often they are located in a circle. But the rest of the content can vary greatly.
On the national side, each country's mint depicts something different. There are 23 obverse options (interestingly, euro coins are issued by countries such as Andorra, Monaco, Vatican City and San Marino, although they are not members of the European Union).
In addition, some countries may issue several types of the same coins - for example, Belgium created as many as four varieties of 1 euro between 1999 and 2014.
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Coins with different national sides can only be minted in a specific country. But they will be accepted throughout the European Union - you can easily pay with German coins in Portugal, and with Austrian coins somewhere in Finland, and so on.
Euro cents
In the European Union you can find small change coins in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 euro cents. The first three are cast from steel, and their covering is made from copper. That's why they appear red. Some even call them coppers because of this. The edge of these coins is smooth, only 2 euro cents have a groove along the entire diameter.
Denominations from 10 to 50 euro cents are made of Scandinavian gold - a special copper alloy with the addition of aluminum, zinc and tin, which received its noble name for its golden hue. It is impossible to confuse them with real gold coins. As for the edge, the 10 and 50 euro cents have a ribbed edge. And 20 euro cents have a unique feature - the so-called Spanish flower: seven dents across equal diameter segments.
1 and 2 Euro
These two coins are bimetallic - they have a center and an outer circle with twelve stars on duty. The 1 euro coin has a yellow outer circle, while the 2 euro coin has a white outer circle.
Among the 2 euros, the most common are commemorative and anniversary coins - this denomination is used to create such money for collectors - there are more than 300 varieties in total.
The edge of the 1 euro coin is divided into six alternating segments. Three of them are perfectly smooth, three are finely ribbed. But for 2 euros everything is much more interesting. There is always an inscription on the finely ribbed edge, the content of which differs depending on the country that minted the coin. For example, a German coin has the first line of the national anthem written on the edge (EINIGKEIT UND RECHT UND FREIHEIT) with a large dot at the end. And the Dutch version contains the inscription “God is with us”, interrupted by stars (GOD ★ ZIJ ★ MET ★ ONS ★).
Anniversary and commemorative coins
As a rule, the denomination of 2 euros is used to create commemorative coins. As of March 2018, the European Union had released 309 varieties. Each country has the right to produce its own unique “souvenirs”, which depict some significant event for it - for example, the Finnish “100 Years of Independence”. The European Union also publishes general series on one topic, uniting all states.
“Souvenirs” are, of course, legal tender. But, since they have a collectible value and were originally sold in banks, no one uses them for their intended purpose as currency. But they should not be confused with commemorative coins made of precious metals.
Over the entire existence of the European Union, four “general” series have been released:
- Treaty of Rome (2007, 13 coins);
- 10 years of Economic and Monetary Union (2009, 16 coins);
- 10 years euro (2012, 17 coins);
- 30th anniversary of the European flag (2015, 19 coins).
| Image | Name |
|---|---|
 |
Treaty of Rome |
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10 years of Economic and Monetary Union |
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10 years euro |
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30 years of the European flag |
In addition, countries are free to issue entire series of commemorative coins. For example, Germany was concerned with creating the “German Federal States” line, consisting of 16 coins. And Spain is releasing a series of “UNESCO Cultural and Natural World Heritage Sites”.
There is also a 5 euro coin. It is considered legal tender, but only in the country that issued it. Most often it does not go into circulation, but is used as a collection item.
What are Euro banknotes?
The paper money of the European Union follows a certain design. The creators decided to display in currency the architectural styles that were ever used in the territory of the association. The money seems to trace the progress of architecture from antiquity to modern times. The obverse of each banknote necessarily depicts a building in a certain style, and the reverse shows a bridge in it.
The higher the denomination of the bill, the larger its size. The smallest banknote is 5 euros. The largest, respectively, is 500.
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The banknotes of this currency are distinguished by a certain set of elements that are present on each of them, regardless of the historical era depicted. These include:
- EU flag;
- map of the European Union;
- traditional 12 stars;
- abbreviation ECB in five languages;
- signature of the current ECB President;
- the name of the currency in two (on new banknotes - three) languages.
Euro design has its own philosophy. Each banknote features a gate on the front and a bridge on the back. At the same time, the drawings belong to completely different styles and eras, but at the same time they create the unity of the design.
What is the philosophy here? It's simple - the creators of the euro meant by gates a constant readiness to negotiate and cooperate with other countries, and by bridges - openness to “building bridges” and communication.
It is worth remembering that there are two series of euro banknotes, one of which is not yet finished. The second series is called “Europe”, and so far only four banknotes out of the planned six have been issued from it - up to 50 euros.
Its design is not radically different, but the security of each banknote has been seriously increased. The new options are more colorful, although the main image has not changed. Over time, the European Union plans to end this series and begin releasing a new one.
How are Euros protected?
Euro banknotes are considered to be the most secure in the world. They are the hardest to fake. Although counterfeiters sometimes succeed. In any case, it will not be possible to imitate all the means of protection, of which there are quite a lot. How are banknotes protected?
- Paper: special cotton. Makes a characteristic crunch when bent, hard. Does not glow in UV rays.
- Raised print b: denomination, ECB abbreviation, main design of the banknote, year of printing.
- Water marks: banknote denominations in the corner and in the center of one of the sides, the security thread is almost in the center.
- Denomination: The numbers change color from olive to brown on 50-500 euro bills.
- Hologram: Displays the denomination or style element of the bill. For 5-20 euros - a stripe across the entire width of the banknote, for larger money - a geometric image with architecture.
- Perforation: on a hologram with the € symbol.
- Microtext: name of the currency in two languages.
- Serial number: Consists of a letter and 11 numbers. Generated using a special algorithm, the last digit is calculated separately from the rest and coincides with the issuing country. The serial number also has a checksum.
- Protective strip: mother-of-pearl stripe with denomination and € symbol in the center of the reverse of 5, 10, 20 euro notes.
- UV luminescence: individual elements on banknotes should glow in ultraviolet light in different colors. For example, the mandatory flag of the European Union is green with orange stars, and the signature of the ECB President is yellow-green. Also, in UV rays, red, green and blue paper fibers should be visible, chaotically imprinted (not glued) into the bill web.
- Other tags: Magnetic and infrared tags are used.
And these are not all the elements that protect currency from counterfeiting. Some of them are deliberately not disclosed by the European Central Bank in order to protect the banknotes from counterfeiting. But even this list is enough to find out which piece of paper is fake.
The new banknotes of the “Europe” series have added a portrait of Europe in the form of a watermark and a drawing on the right side of the front side of the bill.
How to distinguish the country of origin of a banknote
Unlike coins, banknotes do not have their own national sides. But the issuer can still be identified. Since each of the bills has a serial number, this is what you need to look at first.
Each serial number has a letter. And each letter corresponds to a specific country that has the right to issue banknotes. For example, Portuguese 100 euros will start with the letter M, and German ones will start with X.
5 euros
The smallest banknote, both in denomination and in size, is only 120x62 mm. Made in an unremarkable gray color. It depicts buildings in the architectural antique style: on the obverse - the portal of an unidentified temple, on the reverse - a typical two-tier bridge (presumably the Pont du Gard aqueduct). In 2013, this banknote was reissued as the first banknote of the “Europe” series.
The euro is the single currency within the EU, accepted in many European countries. The currency has been in circulation since 2002. Its management and issuance policy is handled by the European Bank in Frankfurt. Through the system of national banks in Europe, cash is printed, distributed between countries and administered by the system.
Basic characteristics of cash
Studying the topic of what Euro bills and coins exist, you can note their total number of 7 banknotes and 8 coins. They are presented in the form of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500. On the Internet you can find a photo of a 1000 Euro banknote, which in fact has not yet been issued and is counterfeit.
All euro cash is united by a single style of printing and design. Depending on the denomination, the color combination and size of the bill changes. The size increases as the denomination increases. The front side depicts gates, windows, facades, symbolizing the openness and willingness to cooperate of European countries. Bridges are printed on the back - symbols of open communication and connection with the whole world.
All images are schematic illustrations dating from different historical periods and are not actual objects. The original design, Robert Kalina, used existing structures, but for political reasons they were replaced with symbolic structures. The common elements of any banknote include:
- EU flag with 12 stars;
- abbreviation of the European Central Bank "ECB", made in 5 languages;
- signature of the head of the bank;
- name of the currency in Greek and Latin;
- A map is printed on the back.
Coins
Coins starting from 1 cent are in circulation. Next come 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents. There are also 1 and 2 euros. All coins are united by a common image of a number against the background of a European map, made schematically. It is surrounded by 12 stars, to which parallel straight lines are drawn. The 1, 2, and 5 cents show Europe on the world map. At 10, 20 and 50 cents, European countries are shown separately. The 1 and 2 euro coins reflect the unified EU map without borders.
On the reverse there is an element of the country where the coin was made. This feature does not prevent the use of coins in other countries with Euro currency. The coin has an edge that helps people with low vision establish its value.
Coins from 1 to 5 cents are made of steel and copper plated. They have a reddish tint. The denominations 10, 20 and 50 are distinguished by their yellow color. Nordic Gold metal was used for their minting. 1 and 2 Euro are characterized by a design combination of two shades: white and yellow. Nickel alloys and alloys with the addition of copper and zinc are used for manufacturing. Bimetal is used to prevent counterfeiting. Text has been added to the edge of the 2 Euro coin, varying depending on the country of origin.
The denomination of the 2 Euro banknote is often used for minting commemorative coins. The obverse does not differ from the usual sample. The reverse may depict famous personalities and representatives of the plant world. The price of such coins is always significantly higher, since the composition includes precious metals, and the issue is very limited.
Types of banknotes and their protection
The euro is recognized as the most protected currency. When printing, modern chemicals and the latest technologies are used. Special cotton paper is used for production. The smoothness of the front side is combined with the roughness of the back. The paper has the necessary rigidity and slightly crunches when bent. Does not glow in UV radiation.
Using relief printing, the denomination of the banknote, the abbreviation of the Central Bank, made in 5 languages, the year of manufacture, and the main design are depicted. These elements can be felt with your hands. By combining areas with different densities, watermarks are used. Next to them you can distinguish vertical stripes in dark and light colors - a barcode.
The size of the denomination affects the use of two types of holograms. For 5, 10, and 20 euros, a silver stripe is used across the entire width; for the rest of the money, a geometric overlay is used. In both cases it is a pressed foil print. It is equipped with a 3D image effect. The hologram has micro-perforation in the shape of a banknote. The perforation is the same for each bill. The design is made with a laser beam and is not felt when touched.
On the back, in the middle of the 5, 10 and 20 banknotes, there is a stripe with a golden shiny tint. When tilted in different directions, you can see the number of the bill and the euro sign. Shine with a pearlescent tint is achieved through iridescent paint.
5 euros
Considering the question of what kind of Euro banknotes there are, it is worth starting with the smallest of paper money. The minimum Euro banknote is made in gray tones with the stamp of architecture in the classical style. The size is 120 by 62 mm. A triumphal arch is printed on the front, offset to the right. In the center there are 12 stars in the shape of the emblem of the Union of Europe, and in the top left corner is the EU flag. The back part, along with the map, was occupied by the aqueduct.
Methods of protection include a water element in the form of an arch and a number. On the left is a security thread. It shows a text of 5 EURO. There is a holographic tape on the front right side. When turning, the following appear: a banknote, the number 5 and the name of the currency in Greek and Latin. Additionally, it is worth noting the matte finish and the presence of a serial number.
10 euros
The photo of the 10 Euro note is dominated by a red tint and the use of Romanesque style architecture. The length of the banknote is 127 mm, width - 67 mm. On one side there is an arch along with the stars and the flag. At the back is a bridge made of stone. The Saint-Benez bridge is used as a basis. The buildings date back to the period of the 11th–12th centuries.
The number 10 and an arch are used as a water element. On the left side of the security thread you can see the text 10 EURO repeated. The denomination and banknote are visible on a 10 mm hologram. In ultraviolet light, the 12 stars appear bright orange, while the map and bridge appear green. The rest of the background is darkened.
20 euros
Printed in blue on paper 133 mm long and 72 mm wide. The front side was occupied by an arched window in the Gothic style. The appearance of the bridge on the back dates back to the 13th-14th centuries. The banknote also features EU stars, a flag and a map. Security against counterfeiting is maintained by water inserts, vertical thread and holographic tape.
50 Euro
The new 50 Euro banknote went into circulation in April 2017. It has acquired an intense orange tint compared to the previous version. The size is 147 by 77 mm. The window on the front side and the bridge at the back are made in the Renaissance style. Thick paper with added cotton was used for printing, which significantly increased the life of the bill.
The watermark is depicted as a portrait of the mythical goddess after whom Europe is named. The denomination placed in the corner changes color when tilted. An image of a window and a portrait of the goddess were added to the hologram. The euro inscription is additionally printed in Cyrillic. The innovation appeared after Bulgaria joined the EU. For people with low vision, there is a tactile determination of the denomination. There are ribbed oblique stripes on the sides.
100 euro
Answering the question of what the 100 Euro bill looks like, the predominance of green color and Rococo and Baroque architectural styles are noted. The dimensions of the 100 Euro banknote are 147 mm long and 82 mm wide. The arch with the figures of Atlas and the bridge date back to the 17th–18th centuries. The photo of the 100 Euro note shows the traditional symbols of the 12 stars, the EU flag, the signature of the President of the Central Bank and the map.
The water insert is visible from both sides in the light. Made in the shape of an arch. 100 EURO is printed on the security thread. There is a hologram on the front right side. Using UV ink, the 12 stars turn bright orange, the bridge and map turn green, and the main background turns dark blue. Additional protections specific to larger monetary units:
- microprinting;
- matte coating;
- serial number;
- constellation EURion;
- perforation;
- matching elements of the number 100.
200 euros
Looking at the photo of the 200 Euro bill, what stands out is its yellowish color and the style of architecture with a predominance of steel and glazing. The length of the banknote is 153 mm, width – 82 mm. The front part is distinguished by the image of a metal gate with glass inserts. On the back is a metal bridge and a map of the territory of Europe. The structures belong to the Art Nouveau era.
The main differences of authenticity are the water elements, the protective thread, and the EURion constellation. For printing, ink that is visible in ultraviolet light and color-changing ink are used. The matte finish of the image is combined with perforation and microprinting. The serial number includes the issuer code. On the front part at the bottom there are raised vertical lines that allow you to identify the bill tactilely.
500 Euro
The largest Euro banknote has been printed since 2002. Its printing will cease in 2018. In the photo of the 500 Euro banknote, the purple tint predominates. The design was chosen in the style of modern buildings of the 20th century and corresponds to modernism. The size of the 500 Euro banknote is 160 by 80 mm. Printed on the front is the façade of the newest glazed concrete structure. On the reverse is a diagram of suspension bridges.
The banknote has a watermark with denomination text and an image of the building on the obverse. To the left of the main picture there is a hologram. It has a predominant number of degrees of protection, including matching elements, multi-colored fibers, microtext, etc. The convex parts and strength of the paper are felt to the touch. The bank abbreviation is made in relief printing.
Country code and cliche
Only national central banks of European countries have the right to print banknotes and produce coins. In this matter, their actions are subordinate to the Central Bank - the ECB. The ECB Council decides on the need for additional emissions. The council must include representatives of EU national banks.
The place of manufacture will be determined by each state independently. These may be their own printing houses or organized production in another country. The denominations of Euro banknotes, photos of which refer to different countries, have corresponding numbers. It is by the first letter in the number that you can determine the country of issue of any banknote. A specific issuer is identified by a checksum that performs the function of protecting against counterfeiting.
So, L is for Finland, M is for Portugal, S is for Italy, etc. The country of Luxembourg is not assigned its own letter because it does not issue cash.
The cliche number consists of 6 characters, containing information about the printing house where the money was printed. The code never coincides with the country number and is decrypted as follows:
- the letter defines the typography;
- the three subsequent digits indicate the number of the printing plate;
- the fifth letter symbol means a row on the cliche;
- The sixth digit is the number of the column where the bill is placed on the cliche.
In Europe, private enterprises operate along with state printing houses. They operate on the basis of a license. Thus, in Germany, cash production is carried out by printing houses located in both the eastern and western regions. In France there is a state-owned enterprise and a private printing company.
EU Bank
The main functions in the field of regulation of the Euro belong to the Central Bank of Europe, formed in June 1998. The main office is located in Frankfurt. The leadership consists of representatives of all countries of the union. The signature of the Bank's director is reflected on each banknote. The director is elected every 8 years. It is now led by Mario Draghi since 2011. Main functions of the bank:
- development and implementation of foreign exchange regulation policy in the EU;
- regulation and control over the content of monetary reserves of the European Union countries;
- issue of cash;
- establishing current rates;
- management in the field of stability of the price range of Euro countries. The inflation rate remains around 2%.
EURO
EYPΩ
Dignity:
Denomination:
500
Obverse:
The main image is a part of a structure made of glass and metal in the style of modern architecture of the 21st century. There is an inscription in the form of the abbreviation ECB (European Central Bank) in 5 languages of the European Union (BCE, ECB, EZB, EKT, EKP). Also in the upper left corner is the flag of the European Union (established on December 8, 1955). In the center of the banknote there are 12 stars, borrowed from the flag of Europe. There is also the name of the currency in Latin and Greek transcription. At the top of the banknote is the signature of the President of the European Central Bank.
Reverse:
The main image is occupied by a bridge, also made within the framework of modern architecture of the 21st century. On the right side of the bridge there is an image of a map of Europe. There is also a banknote number, the top number is printed in black ink, the bottom number is printed in the color of the main background of the banknote.
Watermark:
The watermark consists of three local marks. The first one repeats the element of the architectural structure from the obverse of the banknote, below is the digital denomination of the banknote, and to the right are alternating light and dark lines of varying widths. These lines are used to determine the denomination of the banknote by reading devices.
Date of issue indicated on the banknote:
2002Put into circulation:
On January 1, 2002, from July 1, 2002, in 12 countries, the euro completely replaced the national currency.Withdrawn from circulation:
Date unknownCanceled:
Date unknownSignatures on the banknote:
The early ones bear the signature of Wim Deusenberg; now the euro is signed by the Chairman of the Board of the European Central Bank, Jean-Claude Trichet.
Banknote size:
160×82mmMaterial:
paper made of cotton fiber, with randomly arranged fibers of purple, red and light green colors.Colors:
main color is purple.Artists:
The banknotes were designed by Robert Kalina.Printing house:
Bank of England Printing Works (A); AB Tumba Bruk, Sweden (C); Setec Oy, Finland (D); F.C. Oberthur, France (E); Oesterreichische Nationalbank (F); John. Enschede Security Printing (G); Thomas De La Rue, UK (H); Banca d'Italia (J); CentralThe architectural structures on all banknotes do not exist in reality. All EU banknotes symbolically depict either gates or windows on the obverse, which signifies openness and readiness for cooperation. On the reverse of the banknote there is an image of a bridge, which symbolically signifies the unity of the European Union and the EU's willingness to establish relations with countries that are not members of the union. Interestingly, each country has its own letter on the series number, as well as its own number, obtained by summing the numbers on the banknote number one by one. Banknote weight: 1.1 g.
Estimated cost (U$D)
| UNC | |
|---|---|
| l. series of banknotes issued in Finland | 900.00 |
| n. series of banknotes issued in Austria | 875.00 |
| p. series of banknotes issued in the Netherlands | 850.00 |
| s. series of banknotes issued in Italy | 850.00 |
| t. series of banknotes issued in Ireland | 850.00 |
| u. series of banknotes issued in France | 850.00 |
| v. series of banknotes issued in Spain | 875.00 |
| x. series of banknotes issued in Germany | 850.00 |
| y. series of banknotes issued in Greece | 850.00 |
| z. series of banknotes issued in Belgium | 850.00 |
EURO
EYPΩ
Dignity:
Denomination:
100
Obverse:
The main image is in the form of an arched passage with columns in the Baroque and Rococo styles. There is an inscription in the form of the abbreviation ECB (European Central Bank) in 5 languages of the European Union (BCE, ECB, EZB, EKT, EKP). Also in the upper left corner is the flag of the European Union (established on December 8, 1955). In the center of the banknote there are 12 stars, borrowed from the flag of Europe. There is also the name of the currency in Latin and Greek transcription. At the top of the banknote is the signature of the President of the European Central Bank.
Reverse:
The main image is occupied by the bridge, also made in the Baroque and Rococo styles. On the right side of the bridge there is an image of a map of Europe. There is also a banknote number, the top number is printed in black ink, the bottom number is printed in the color of the main background of the banknote.
Watermark:
The watermark consists of three local marks. The first one repeats the elements of the architectural structure from the obverse of the banknote, below is the digital denomination of the banknote, and to the right are alternating light and dark lines of varying widths. These lines are used to determine the denomination of the banknote by reading devices.
Date of issue indicated on the banknote:
2002Put into circulation:
On January 1, 2002, from July 1, 2002, in 12 countries, the euro completely replaced the national currency.Withdrawn from circulation:
Date unknownCanceled:
Date unknownSignatures on the banknote:
The early ones bear the signature of Wim Deusenberg; now the euro is signed by the Chairman of the Board of the European Central Bank, Jean-Claude Trichet.
Banknote size:
147×87mmMaterial:
paper made of cotton fiber, with randomly arranged fibers of purple, red and light green colors.Colors:
main color – Green.Artists:
The banknotes were designed by Robert Kalina.Printing house:
Bank of England Printing Works (A); AB Tumba Bruk, Sweden (C); Setec Oy, Finland (D); F.C. Oberthur, France (E); Oesterreichische Nationalbank (F); John. Enschede Security Printing (G); Thomas De La Rue, UK (H); Banca d'Italia (J); CentralThe architectural structures on all banknotes do not exist in reality. All EU banknotes symbolically depict either gates or windows on the obverse, which signifies openness and readiness for cooperation. On the reverse of the banknote there is an image of a bridge, which symbolically signifies the unity of the European Union and the EU's willingness to establish relations with countries that are not members of the union. Interestingly, each country has its own letter on the series number, as well as its own number, obtained by summing the numbers on the banknote number one by one. Banknote weight: 1.0 g.
Estimated cost (U$D)
| UNC | |
|---|---|
| l. series of banknotes issued in Finland | 185.00 |
| m. series of banknotes issued in Portugal | 180.00 |
| n. series of banknotes issued in Austria | 175.00 |
| p. series of banknotes issued in the Netherlands | 175.00 |
| s. series of banknotes issued in Italy | 175.00 |
| t. series of banknotes issued in Ireland | 175.00 |
| u. series of banknotes issued in France | 175.00 |
| v. series of banknotes issued in Spain | 180.00 |
| x. series of banknotes issued in Germany | 175.00 |
| y. series of banknotes issued in Greece | 175.00 |
| z. series of banknotes issued in Belgium | 175.00 |
