The European Central Bank has revealed the design for the new €10 note that is to come into circulation at the end of this year.
Part of the Europa series, the banknote is similar to the original in terms of design, but incorporates new technology that makes it more difficult to counterfeit – the note is also more durable.
The European Central Bank has published the design for the new €10 banknote pic.twitter.com/hU2BEboNFr
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“The euro is the most visible and internationally known symbol of a united Europe” said Christine Graeff, Director General Communications and Language Services at the ECB.
“334 million people use euro banknotes every day. This game is a fun way to remind all of us to take a closer look at them”.
According to the New Euro website; in addition to the hologram and watermark on the notes, they also include an emerald number that changes colour from green to blue when tilted.
The Europa series of banknotes are being introduced gradually over several years.
Here’s the original for comparison’s sake:
