ECB shortlisted motifs based on the two possible themes for new banknotes: “European culture: shared cultural spaces” and “Rivers and birds: resilience in diversity”
The decision builds on an inclusive process involving feedback from public surveys and groups of experts
ECB to launch design contest in 2025 allowing Governing Council to select final designs in 2026
First new banknotes will go into circulation several years after final decision on designs and following production process
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