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ECB reveals shortlisted designs for new euro banknotes, opens public survey

Ten designs across two themes — culture and nature — are now available for public comment until September 21.

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The European Central Bank (ECB) has revealed shortlisted designs for new euro banknotes, featuring two themes: culture and nature.

There are ten shortlisted designs in total. The culture theme includes notable figures such as Leonardo da Vinci, Maria Callas, Ludwig van Beethoven, and Marie Curie. The nature theme depicts emblematic European birds, symbolising European biodiversity.

10 designs

The number of shortlisted designs for new euro banknotes.

The ECB has launched a public vote on the designs. Members of the public can comment on the shortlisted designs until September 21.

Following the public consultation, the ECB will select the winning design.

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  2. EuronewsLeonardo, Callas and Curie or Europe's birds: culture or nature on new euro notes, vote opens (opens in a new window)
  3. EuronewsLeonardo, Callas and Curie or Europe's birds: culture or nature on new euro banknotes, vote opens (opens in a new window)
  4. politico.euBeethoven versus birds: ECB shortlists designs for new euro banknotes (opens in a new window)
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