The euro is getting a facelift. Recognisable imagery in place of abstract motifs, tighter security features and a design built to feel closer to citizens — these are the hallmarks of the new euro banknotes.
The ECB put forward proposals for new banknotes in July, featuring designs that mark a clear break with those currently in circulation. It is the first time the ECB has drawn such a visible line of discontinuity in the wallets of Europeans.
