The euro banknotes you carry in your wallet are the most tangible symbol of a united Europe. There are more than 29 billion euro banknotes in circulation with a total value of more than €1.5 trillion. We work to ensure that every single one of them is of a consistently high quality and is secure and safe to use anywhere in the world. This helps to foster confidence and trust in our single currency, both as a means of payment and as a store of value.
Current banknotes
The design of our banknotes is a symbolic representation of European integration. The windows, gateways and bridges symbolise openness and cooperation between the people of Europe.
First series
The first series of euro banknotes was originally issued in 2002 when the euro was introduced. It comprises seven different denominations: €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200 and €500. These banknotes are gradually being replaced by the second series, also known as the Europa series, which explains why you may not see them around so often these days. Banknotes from the first series are legal tender and will always retain their value. They will continue to circulate alongside the Europa series until the remaining stocks have been used up.
Europa series
The second series, also known as the Europa series, was developed to make euro banknotes more secure against counterfeiting and more durable. This means that the banknotes will need to be replaced less often, so as to minimise their impact on the environment and keep costs to a minimum.
It is called the Europa series because two of the security features contain a portrait of Princess Europa. This figure from Greek mythology provides a visible link to the continent of Europe and also adds a human touch to the banknotes. Introduced gradually over several years, the Europa series consists of six denominations: €5, €10, €20, €50, €100 and €200. The first banknotes started circulating in 2013, and the series was completed in May 2019 when the €100 and €200 banknotes were issued.
The €500 banknote was not included in the Europa series and has not been issued since 27 April 2019. Like all denominations of euro banknotes, the €500 note will always retain its value and can be exchanged at any national central bank in the euro area at any time.
| Grades | Grade A, Grade B |
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| Quantity | 500 Notes, 1000 Notes, 1000 Notes, 2500 Notes |
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