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Europe Votes on New Euro Note Design | France News
Europe’s euro banknotes are getting a major makeover — and YOU get to vote! The ECB has whittled down 1,000+ designs to 10 finalists, split between “European culture” and “Rivers and birds” themes. While colors, sizes, and denominations (except the discontinued 500€ note) will stay familiar for machine compatibility, the new notes aim to be tougher to fake and greener to produce. Public voting runs until September 21 in 24 EU languages — your voice matters, though the final call rests with the ECB’s Governing Council by late 2026. Current bills? Still valid — they’ll coexist with the new ones…
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