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• European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has unveiled 10 design options for a new generation of euro banknotes. • The proposed designs are divided into two thematic categories: “European culture” and “rivers and birds.” • Euro-area citizens are invited to vote on their preferred designs through September 21, with the Governing Council expected to make a final decision by the end of the year.
bloomberg.com• The European Central Bank (ECB) has unveiled ten finalist designs for future euro banknotes, divided into two primary themes: culture and nature. • The culture theme features icons such as Leonardo da Vinci, Maria Callas, Beethoven, and Marie Curie, while the nature theme focuses on birds symbolizing European biodiversity. • This initiative allows European citizens to vote for their preferred designs via a survey on the ECB's website, ranging from minimalist to traditional styles.
euronews.com• The European Central Bank (ECB) has unveiled ten shortlisted design proposals for new euro banknotes. • To determine the final selection, the ECB's Governing Council has launched an online public survey inviting citizens across Europe to vote on their preferred designs. • This initiative allows the public to directly influence the visual identity of the single currency, ensuring the new notes reflect the values of the euro area.
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Image: The Sofia Globe• On July 23, the European Central Bank (ECB) unveiled a shortlist of 10 design proposals for the next series of euro banknotes. • The ECB's Governing Council has launched an online public survey, inviting citizens across Europe to vote on their preferred designs. • This initiative allows the public to directly influence the visual identity of the eurozone's currency, ensuring the new notes reflect a broad European consensus.
sofiaglobe.com• The European Central Bank (ECB) has unveiled ten finalist designs for future euro banknotes, focusing on themes of culture and nature. • Proposed designs include portraits of iconic figures such as Leonardo da Vinci for the €100 note, Bertha von Suttner for the €200 note, as well as Maria Callas, Beethoven, and Marie Curie. • Other options feature birds to symbolize Europe's biodiversity, reflecting a choice between celebrating human intellectual achievement or environmental preservation.
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Image: BusinessToday• The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is preparing to transition to plastic (polymer) banknotes, marking one of the most significant makeovers in the history of Indian currency. • To facilitate this shift, Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Limited (BRBNMPL) has issued a global Expression of Interest (EOI) to establish a polymer substrate manufacturing facility within India. • This move aims to enhance currency durability and security while reducing the environmental impact and costs associated with replacing worn-out paper notes.
businesstoday.inBank of England says updated imagery will celebrate native wildlife while bolstering anti-counterfeit featuresPuffins, dolphins and bumblebees are among the wildlife that could feature on new banknotes in the UK as the Bank of England announces its shortlist.There has been controversy over the decision, with figures including Nigel Farage criticising the Bank for, he claimed, wanting to replace Winston Churchill with a beaver. The Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch, said it was “a silly thing to do”, and Reform UK’s Farage called it “absolutely crackers”. In the end, no beaver appeared on the shortlist. Mammal options include bottlenose dolphins and red foxes. Continue reading...
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