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| | On 1 January 2002, seven banknotes were introduced in 12 Member States of the European Union.
On the front of the banknotes, windows and gateways symbolise the European spirit of openness and co-operation. The 12 stars of the European Union represent the dynamism and harmony between European nations.
To complement these designs, the reverse of each banknote features a bridge. The bridges symbolise the close co-operation and communication between Europe and the rest of the world.
These designs, and the following features, are presented in more detail below:
- the name of the currency – euro – in both the Latin (EURO) and the Greek (EYPO) alphabets;
- the initials of the European Central Bank in five linguistic variants – BCE, ECB, EZB, EKT and EKP – covering the 11 official languages of the European Community;
- the symbol © indicating copyright protection; and
- the flag of the European Union.
Click here to download banknote images
Click here to see the detailed security features of each banknote
Rules of banknote reproduction
Notice on legal protection of euro banknotes and coins
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