ECB euro banknote redesign process
The developments in this story so far, most recent first.
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Development
ECB plans redesign of euro banknotes for security and sustainability
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Development
ECB reveals shortlisted designs for new euro banknotes, opens public survey
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· date approximate Background
The issuance of the 500 euro banknotes was stopped.
In 2019, the issuance of the highest value 500 euro banknotes was stopped. This decision was made due to efforts in the fight against money laundering and terrorism financing.
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Date unknown Background
The 'Europa' series of banknotes was introduced.
Between 2013 and 2019, the 'Europa' series of banknotes was introduced, incorporating more advanced security features designed to protect against counterfeiting.