ECB Survey Results Inform Final Design Concept for New Euro Banknotes
What happened
The European Central Bank conducted a public survey between July 23 and September 21, 2026, regarding the future design of euro banknotes. The survey sought public opinions on ten shortlisted proposals based on the themes of "European culture" and "Rivers and birds". A total of 9.96 million people participated in the survey, representing 2.6% of the euro area population.
From ecb.europa.eu
Why it matters
The survey results will inform the Governing Council's decision on the final design concept for the euro. This redesign process is part of the European Central Bank's effort to link the euro to European identity.
The European Central Bank is managing the redesign of euro banknotes and linking the currency to European identity.
From ecb.europa.eu
Who's involved
- euroThe currency whose future design is being determined.
- Christine LagardePresident of the European Central Bank, overseeing the design process.
- European Central BankThe central bank of the European Union managing the redesign.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Deutsche BankSpeculative
Deutsche Bank might see changes in trading costs related to the euro's final design and market perception.
Keep exploring
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The European Central Bank is managing the redesign of euro banknotes and linking the currency to European identity.Also in this story
- The ECB is holding a public engagement in Frankfurt, including a survey on banknote design and a Europa Open Air concert featuring performers.
- The ECB confirmed the inclusion of the Canary Islands in the designs of new euro banknotes.
- The ECB is featuring European Court of Justice, European Parliament, Beethoven, and Da Vinci on various new euro banknotes.
The entities involved
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euro
currency of most countries in the European Union
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Christine Lagarde
President of the European Central Bank