The European currency is considered one of the world's. It is expensive and popular, due to which counterfeiters often try to fake it. Yes, and there are quite a lot of comic banknotes with imitation of the euro. The journey will have to contact with the euro. But how, due to inexperience, not to make a mistake and not take a fake for a real banknote? And what are euro banknotes and coins like? Let's figure it out.
Euro is the single currency of the European Union, in existence since 2002. It is designed in a single schematic-architectural style. A single design with the use of architectural monuments was invented by Robert Kalina. But the original idea of specific historical buildings was eventually replaced with sketchy images.
Like any currency, the euro has its own distinctive features. Which, first of all, should be highlighted:
Today there are seven banknotes in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 euros. There are eight coins, six of which are changeable: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 euro cents and 1, 2 euros.
No matter how photos of a 1000 euro bill flashed on the net, this simply does not exist. The European Union does not yet see the point in it, so all the images are just drawings or fakes.
Only the national central banks of the EU countries have the right to issue euros. However, they are required to report to the European Central Bank (ECB), located in Frankfurt. It is this body that decides whether the mints of countries can issue additional money, or if there is no need to issue.
Interestingly, the mints of some countries may be located on the territory of others. But it won't affect appearance bills. For example, if a country places a mint in Germany, then the coins issued there will not bear the German coat of arms.
There are currently eight coins in circulation. Of these, six are token euro cents, something like our kopecks. Despite the fact that the coins are minted in different countries and different designs, the entire series of coins has common elements:
The coin reverse design has its own philosophy. Their appearance is somewhat different:
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2 Euro |
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1 Euro |
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50 Eurocents |
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20 Eurocents |
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10 Eurocents |
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5 Eurocents |
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2 Eurocents |
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1 Eurocent |
Countries do not have the right to change the design of the reverse in their own interests. At the mercy of the mints, only the obverse, the “national side”, was given. With it, they are free to do what they want, there is only one rule: be sure to keep 12 stars on the outer ring.
Each country in the Eurozone has the right to create unique coins. They will always have a different obverse (the so-called national side), due to which it is easy to identify exactly where a particular copy was produced. There are always 12 stars on each option, most often they are arranged in a circle. But the rest of the content can vary greatly.
On the national side, the mint of each country depicts something different. There are 23 obverse options (interestingly, countries such as Andorra, Monaco, the Vatican and San Marino issue euro coins, although they are not members of the European Union).
In addition, some countries may issue several types of the same coins - for example, Belgium created as many as four varieties of 1 euro between 1999 and 2014.
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Coins with different national sides can only be minted in a specific country. But they will be accepted throughout the European Union - you can safely pay with a German coin in Portugal, and with an Austrian coin somewhere in Finland, and so on.
You can meet on the territory of the European Union small change coins in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 euro cents. The first three are cast from steel, and their coating is made from copper. That's why they appear red. Some even call them coppers because of this. The edge of these coins is smooth, only for 2 cents it has a groove along the entire diameter.
Denominations from 10 to 50 eurocents are made of Scandinavian gold - a special copper alloy with the addition of aluminum, zinc and tin, which received its noble name for its golden hue. It is impossible to confuse them with real gold coins. As for the edge, the 10 and 50 euro cents have ribbed edges. And 20 euro cents have a unique feature - the so-called Spanish flower: seven dents through equal segments of diameter.
These two coins are bimetallic - they have a center and an outer circle with twelve stars on duty. The outer circle of the 1 euro coin is made of yellow metal, the 2 euro coin is made of white.
Among the 2 euros, commemorative and commemorative coins are most often found - this denomination is used to create such money for collectors - more than 300 varieties in total.
The edge of the 1 euro coin is divided into six alternating segments. Three of them are perfectly smooth, three are finely ribbed. And at 2 euros everything is much more interesting. There is always an inscription on the finely ribbed edge, the content of which differs depending on the country that minted the coin. For example, a German coin has the first line of the national anthem written on the edge (EINIGKEIT UND RECHT UND FREIHEIT) with a large dot at the end. And the Dutch version contains the inscription "God is with us", interrupted by stars (GOD ★ ZIJ ★ MET ★ ONS ★).
As a rule, a denomination of 2 euros is used to create commemorative coins. As of March 2018, the EU has released 309 varieties. Each country has the right to issue its own unique "souvenirs", which display some significant event for it - for example, the Finnish "100 years of independence". The European Union also publishes general series on one topic, uniting all states.
Souvenirs are, of course, legal tender. But, since they have collectible value and were originally sold in banks, no one uses them for the intended purpose of the currency. But they should not be confused with commemorative coins made of precious metals.
Over the entire existence of the European Union, four "general" series have been released:
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Treaty of Rome |
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10 years of Economic and Monetary Union |
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10 years of euro |
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30 years of the flag of Europe |
In addition, countries are free to issue entire series of commemorative coins. For example, Germany has attended to the creation of the "Federal States of Germany" line, consisting of 16 coins. And Spain produces a series of "Monuments of cultural and natural world heritage UNESCO".
There is also a 5 euro coin. It is considered legal tender, but only in the country that issued it. Most often, it does not go into circulation, but is used as a collector's item.
Paper money of the European Union is sustained in a certain design. The creators decided to display in currency the architectural styles ever used on the territory of the association. On money, as it were, the progress of architecture from antiquity to the present can be traced. On the obverse of each banknote, a building in a certain style is necessarily depicted, on the reverse - a bridge in it.
The higher the denomination of a banknote, the larger its size. The smallest banknote is 5 euros. The largest, respectively, is 500.
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Banknotes of this currency are distinguished by a certain set of elements that are present on each of them, regardless of the depicted historical era. These include:
Euro design has its own philosophy. Each banknote has a gate on the front and a bridge on the back. At the same time, the drawings belong to completely different styles and eras, but at the same time, they create the unity of design.
What is the philosophy here? It's simple - the creators of the euro meant under the gates a constant readiness to negotiate and cooperate with other countries, and under the bridges - openness to "building bridges" and communication.
It is worth remembering that there are two series of euro banknotes, one of which is not finished yet. The second series is called "Europe", and so far only four banknotes out of the planned six have been issued from it - up to 50 euros.
Its design is not radically different, but the security of each banknote has been seriously improved. The new variants are more colorful, although the main image has not changed. Over time, the European Union plans to finish this series and start issuing a new one.
It is believed that Euro banknotes are the most secure in the world. They are the hardest to fake. Although counterfeiters sometimes succeed. In any case, it will not work to simulate all the means of protection, which are quite a lot. How are banknotes protected?
And this is not all the elements that protect the currency from counterfeiting. Some of them are deliberately not disclosed by the European Central Bank in order to protect banknotes from counterfeiting. But even this list is enough to find out which piece of paper is fake.
In the new banknotes of the Europa series, a portrait of Europe has been added in the form of a watermark and a picture on the right side of the front side of the bill.
Unlike coins, banknotes do not have their own national sides. But the issuer can still be identified. Since each of the bills has a serial number, it is on it that you need to look first of all.
Each serial number has a letter. And each letter corresponds to a specific country that has the right to issue banknotes. For example, Portuguese 100 euros will start with an M, while German ones will start with an X.
The smallest banknote, both in face value and in size, is only 120x62 mm. Made in unremarkable gray color. It depicts buildings in the architectural antique style: on the obverse - the portal of an unidentified temple, on the reverse - a typical two-tiered bridge (presumably the Pont du Gard aqueduct). In 2013, this banknote was reissued as the first banknote of the Europa series.
Franklin's portrait is offset to the left of the center, below it is the inscription "FRANKLIN". On the right, at the place where the portrait of the previous series of dollars was placed, there is a watermark and a security thread. To the left of the portrait is the seal of the Federal Reserve System (in black), above which are a letter and number indicating the Federal Reserve Bank that issued the banknote into circulation. One hundred US dollars So remember our words that it is necessary to prepare “bucks” like a cart even in winter. The other day in a travel agency I was told a real situation, a case with one of the Ryazans. Preparing for a trip to London, he went to the central branch of the Savings Bank and purchased pounds sterling. Arriving in the capital of "foggy Albion", at the airport he was faced with the fact that he was given old-style banknotes, which no longer have circulation in Britain. Joke. There seems to be money, but there doesn't seem to be any.
For example, on July 7, Rinvestbank refused to accept a hundredth of the 1996 version. The answer was completely shocking in its simplicity and unprofessionalism.
Like, the cashier cannot check the authenticity of this bill. Here is a miracle. Six months ago they knew how to determine, but now they don’t.
To the question of our correspondent, what was the reason, a very strange and completely “bureaucratic” answer followed. Like, there is an instruction from the bank's management not to accept for exchange this species payment document.
The manager of the relevant department also answered us (Pervomaisky pr-t, 14). They even gave an oral reference to clause 4.3. Instructions of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, which in no way corresponds to the situation.
After all, an unspoiled bill was presented for exchange, without marks and mold, it’s just “not new”. And the citizen presented his passport during the exchange - they say, if this banknote is fake, then I will answer according to the law.
Queues at exchange offices are a picture that is quite familiar in difficult periods. In Europe, now that the countries of the region are experiencing a debt crisis and from time to time there is talk of the collapse of the euro area, the demand for cash dollars in large denominations has also increased. In short, if you had old-style money, then your absolutely appropriate action is to go to any branch of the bank and ask at the cash desk to replace the old money with new ones issued by the NBU Mint.
According to the above mentioned decision of the NBU, banknotes issued in 1996 and 2001 still function in circulation without time limit until they are completely withdrawn.
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Others do not work with older notes still in circulation. Another point: the smaller the damaged banknote, the more difficult it is to change it. The easiest way is to contact Sberbank of Russia.
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Due to the introduction of new 100-dollar bills, old bills may be withdrawn from circulation. On the right side of the portrait is the seal of the State Treasury (green). In the upper left and lower right corners of the banknote there is a serial number - a combination of eight numbers and three letters.
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As soon as the passions subside, the Americans, and not only them, will have to use defective dollars. Looking for a marriage is already expensive, and the inconvenience of users who may be suspected of trying to pay with fake dollars is only a distant prospect. Oleg SKVORTSOV, expert-auditor, website www.512007.ru Information from "New" How to distinguish a new banknote from an old one? Main Feature The updated banknote will have a security thread made using microprinting technology. It will be made in such an ingenious way that when the banknote is tilted up and down, the image printed on it will move from side to side.
Three-dimensional images, watermarks, colored elements, microprinting are the main features of security elements. Inkwell with emerging bell - important element protection of the new 100 dollar bill of the 2009 series. A 3D security tape is woven into the fibers of the banknote. When the banknote is turned, images of the number 100 appear on the ribbon. The image of the bell and the number 100 in the lower right corner on the obverse is applied using optical ink, which changes the hue of the pattern from copper to green. A golden pen appeared on the front side, along which there is an inscription - ONE HUNDRED USA. Dollars have embossed parts that are felt to the touch. On the portrait of B. Franklin, one can feel the roughness made using the intaglio printing method. The security thread reads the abbreviation USA and the numbers 100, which are placed vertically and are visible from both sides.
This is written by the Russian information Agency AlterNews. “The issuance of new banknotes is an important event not only for the United States: approximately 50-75% of all hundred dollar bills (out of 8.6 billion banknotes) are exported abroad. Moreover, it is believed that it is the money exported abroad that is most often counterfeited,” the article says.
Journalists suggest that replacing old banknotes with new ones can cause some difficulties, as in 1996 during the launch of new ones, at that time, $ 100. If the bill starts moving from side to side, then the image on the security thread will begin to move up - way down. In addition, other security elements will be used when printing banknotes of the new sample.
The second series, titled "Europe", was released into circulation in May 2013. The new series includes minor changes, in particular, the addition of a portrait of the mythological princess of Europe in the form of a watermark and on a holographic tape. For the new series, the latest anti-counterfeiting tools are used, while the design has the same theme - bridges and arches.
However, the new banknotes are easy to distinguish from the old series. Design changes have affected the map of Europe - it is expanded to the east to include Cyprus, the island of Malta is also shown. These changes are connected with the accession of Cyprus and Malta to the EU. In connection with Bulgaria's accession to the EU, the new series of euro banknotes has the inscription "EBPO", as well as the abbreviation "ECB" (short for Bulgarian.
European Central Bank). The banknotes bear the signature of Mario Draghi, the current president of the ECB.
True, only if they do not cover more than 20% of one of the signs of solvency. “Normal” include torn and sealed banknotes, if the tear does not exceed a quarter of the width of the banknote and with punctures up to 0.5 mm in diameter.
$100 bill: size, replacement, circulation The report of the inspector who checked the activities of the bureau and the causes of problems, which Bloomberg cites, speaks of 1.4 billion new bills that the Fed did not accept. The US dollar is currently the most widely used currency in the world.
It even serves as the main currency in a number of countries. In total, there are 1.18 trillion dollars in cash in circulation. Over the past five years, the number of dollars in circulation has increased by 42%. And this despite the fact that the volume of cash circulation in the United States is 7% of GDP.
The following overseas territories are shown on the map of Europe: Azores, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Madeira Islands, Martinique Island, Reunion Island and the Canary Islands. Cyprus and Malta are not shown as they only joined the European Union in 2004.
In addition, Malta is too small to be depicted on a map at the accepted scale. The minimum area that can be depicted is 400 km².
However, both Malta and Cyprus have been added to the Europa series of banknotes. The banknotes bear the signature of the President of the ECB.
Series "Europe"[edit | edit code] 5-euro banknote of the new Europa series. The name of the currency is displayed in three versions: Latin (EURO), Greek (EYPΩ) and Cyrillic (EURO). Cyrillic was added due to Bulgaria's accession to the EU in 2007. The ECB intends to issue a new series of banknotes every seven or eight years.
Banknotes of 7 denominations are currently in circulation: Series 2002 Image Denomination (euro) Dimensions (mm) Primary color Design Position of the issuer's code Front side Back side Style Age 5 120×62 gray Antiquity V left edge of the image 10 127×67 red Romanesque style XI - XII star at eight o'clock 20 133×72 light blue Gothic XIII - XIV star at nine o'clock 50 140×77 orange Renaissance XV - XVI right edge of the image 100 147×82 green Baroque and Rococo XVII - XVIII to the right of the star on nine o'clock 200 153×82 yellow Industrial architecture XIX above the star at seven o'clock 500 160×82 purple Modern architecture XX - XXI star at nine o'clock Image scale - 1.0 pixels per millimeter.
New banknotes of 100 and 200 euros, the second Europa series, were officially released into circulation on May 28, 2019 (ECB press release). It is now the end of June and they have gradually reached the albums and stash of our collectors.
Let's take a look at the main signs of the authenticity of the new banknotes together, so that it would not turn out that the album will contain fakes or even joke bank tickets or photocopies.
The banknotes use new, innovative security features and are easy to check using the "Feel, Look and Tilt" method. So let's “squeeze” them virtually, since the ECB shot detailed videos and provided a lot of photos.
In the upper right part there is a silver stripe, for some reason the ECB calls it a satellite hologram (satellite hologram), there are small € symbols that move around the denomination number when the banknote is tilted, and become clearer in direct light. Also on the silver band are a portrait of Europe, an architectural motif and a large euro symbol (€).
The new 100 and 200 euro banknotes also feature larger emerald denominations. Although a similar image is present on all other banknotes of the Europa series, this is an improved version, additional euro symbols appear inside the denomination digit. 
The new €100 and €200 banknotes now have the same height as the €50 banknote, but their length remains the same - the longer the banknote, the higher the denomination.
This makes them easier to machine, they fit better into wallets, and they will last longer because they will be subject to less wear and tear.
In addition to the security features that can be seen with the naked eye, the new euro banknotes also contain machine-readable signs of authenticity. In the new 100 and 200 euro banknotes, these features have been improved and new ones have been added to enable faster banknote processing and authentication.
As Yves Mersch, a member of the executive board, emphasized in his speech, with the transition to the new 100 and 200 euros, the entire series of euro banknotes will continue to provide reliable protection against counterfeiting. This makes euro banknotes even more secure, yet easier to validate and process.
100 euros is the third most popular banknote after 50 and 20 euros. Demand for banknotes of 100 and 200 euros is growing by 7.6% for 100 euros and 8.6% for 200 euros per year.
Banknotes of the first series in denominations of 100 and 200 euros, like all other denominations, will remain legal tender. They will continue to circulate with the new banknotes but will be phased out of circulation.
The Euro is the single European currency and it is the single currency of the European Community. This currency unit was introduced by the EU countries into cashless payments in 1999. And since January, 2002 "Euro" is put into circulation for the EU countries, instead of national currencies.
At the moment, there are 7 euro banknotes - these are 5 euros, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 500 euros. All banknotes have the same style, and differences are observed in the size of the banknotes and in the color scheme. In this article, you will see what euros look like, and also find out what is depicted on the euro. Earlier in the previous article, we already considered the question of whether.
On the front side of each Euro banknote are depicted gates and windows that symbolizes about the spirit of openness. Also on the front side are 12 stars - a symbol of the harmony of united Europe and dynamism. On the reverse side of the Euro (on the reverse) are depicted bridges, which symbolize the presence of the unity of European states. The banknotes depict structures that represent different architectural styles (Romanesque, Classical, Gothic, Baroque and Rococo, Renaissance, Art Nouveau, "metal and glass"). Also on the reverse side of the Euro banknote, along with bridges, a map of Europe is depicted.
Euro design was developed by Robert Kalina, who is an artist of the Austrian National Park.
Size 120 by 62 mm. Color - grey. The gate and the bridge are made in the classical architectural style.
Size 127 by 67 mm. Color - red. Gate and bridge in Romanesque style.
Size 133 by 72 mm. Color - blue. The window and the bridge are depicted in the Gothic style.
Size 140 by 77 mm. Orange color. The window and bridge depicted represent the architectural style of the Renaissance.
Size 147 by 82 mm. Green color. The bridge and the gate are made in the Baroque and Rococo styles.
Size 153 by 82 mm. Color - yellow-brown (ochre). The style in which the gate and bridge are made is called "metal and glass".
Size 160 by 82 mm. Color - lilac. Depicted on the 500 euro banknote are a glass facade and a bridge, which represent the Art Nouveau architectural style.
Interesting information about the euro currency. All European banknotes are printed on pure cotton paper, so to the touch these banknotes differ significantly from ordinary paper. There is an increased relief on the euro currency. So, the line with the abbreviation ECB (European central bank), which is located at the top of the bill, can be easily felt with your fingers. All Euro banknotes have a hologram, and therefore its absence is considered the very first evidence that we have a counterfeit Euro banknote.
Now you know what the euro looks like and what is depicted on euro banknotes.
To date, the euro is the youngest currency in the world, which, despite its youth, has high level exchange rate stability. Currency used in the territory European Union, quite steadfastly overcomes the consequences economic crises and invariably surpasses the dollar in value, despite the fact that the very continued existence of the euro as a currency is still open today. In this article, we will consider all existing denominations of the euro.
The euro, like other currencies, has its own sign - €. This currency is official in 18 states of the Eurozone, and these are: Austria, Belgium, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Cyprus, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Finland, France, Estonia. In addition, the euro is used in 9 other countries, 7 of which are in Europe. But unlike members of the eurozone, these states have no influence on monetary policy European Central Bank. They cannot send their representatives to its leading departments. Consequently, the euro is currently used by almost 320 million Europeans. A few years ago, there were 951 billion euros in cash circulation, which made it possible to call this currency the record holder for the highest total value of cash used worldwide. According to this indicator, the euro surpassed even the US dollar.
It should be noted that the euro was introduced without cash circulation January 1, 1999, and exactly three years later, this currency was released into cash circulation in the form of banknotes and coins. The euro has replaced the European currency unit ECU at a ratio of 1:1, used in the European monetary system from 1979 to 1998.
As you know, when creating the euro, the highest technologies are used. But even this does not prevent counterfeiters from counterfeiting euros no less than american dollars. In order to verify the authenticity of the European currency, the following steps should be taken:
Two years ago, a modernized 20 euro banknote was issued. According to the head of the ECB, new banknote represents a real breakthrough in the fight against counterfeiters. It was the 20 euro banknote that was updated for a reason. This is because it is not only the most used in the world, but also the most often counterfeited. Approximately one third of counterfeit euro banknotes are 20 euro banknotes.
The denomination of euro banknotes is issued for 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 euros. All denominations have on the front side the image of windows and gates, which symbolizes the spirit of openness, on the back - the bridge as a symbol of the unity of European countries. The front side of all coins contains a digital denomination and one of three drawings of a map of Europe:
Each card is surrounded by twelve EU stars. The reverse side contains a drawing that is individual for each state.
The main protective signs include:
When exposed to ultraviolet rays, a glow is observed:
All elements contained on banknotes are highlighted in different colors.
Coins differ from banknotes in that they have a unified reverse side and a front side individually designed in each state. At the same time, these coins are accepted for payment on the territory of all participating states.
The euro currency has eight coins of various denominations that have certain features. They differ in denomination and design, color, edge design, size, weight and composition. According to these differences, all coins were divided into three groups:
All coins have a common reverse side, which shows the denomination and one of the three different cards Europe, surrounded by 12 stars of the European Union. The design of the coins was carried out by the artist of the Belgian Royal Mint, Luc Luix. All coins contain his monogram - two intersecting letters L. Small coins have a symbolic image of Europe's place in the world - against the background of other states. Medium coins are distinguished by the presence of an image of the association of EU member states. Large coins of 1 and 2 euros contain the image of Europe without borders.
All states participating in the coin creation program put their own image on the national side of the coin. For example, the Belgians did not bother and made coins with the same image. But the Italians did their best, their coins of different denominations have different images. Common to all coins from different countries is the presence of 12 stars on the national side. In addition, monarchical countries put a portrait of the monarch on the coins, and non-monarchic countries - national monuments.
Small coins (1, 2 and 5 cents) - red. They are made of steel and copper. The medium coins (10, 20 and 50 cents) are made from a special alloy called "Scandinavian gold" because they are yellow in color. Coins in denominations of 1 and 2 euros are made of bimetallic steel.
Bridges, windows and gates that don't exist in Europe
Every attentive traveler who happened to be in Europe as a tourist or on business, of course, looked at euro banknotes of various denominations and can easily answer what is depicted on them. On the front side you can see windows and gates of different architectural styles - from antiquity to modern times. And on the back of European banknotes, beautiful bridges are printed, and the style of each bridge corresponds to the style of the window or gate on the front of the same banknote.
The most curious tourists light up the dream of finding in reality the architectural objects depicted on the euro, and someone even plans to replenish the collection of selfies and post their own photo on social networks against the background of the “arch with five euros” or “bridge with one hundred euros”. But no one has yet been able to do this.
The trick is that none of these objects exist in reality and never existed. When the competition for the design of euro banknotes was announced and the council of the European Monetary Institute in 1996 chose the winner from among 44 authors and teams that submitted competition works, best solution the development of Robert Kalina was recognized, who, unlike others, did not offer drawings from life, but a kind ideal models, specially created to visually show the features of different architectural styles that dominated Europe in different eras.
You can cite dozens and even hundreds of real architectural objects made in each of these styles. But when they explain to schoolchildren and students how to distinguish one style from another, they focus on a few of the most striking features. These features are shown in the drawings that have turned into images on banknotes. There is nothing superfluous in them, which is why windows, gates and bridges on European paper money are so beautiful and harmonious, and architectural styles are easily recognizable.
We will have a reason to talk in more detail about the features of each style in a closer look at the images on euro banknotes, but for now let's just take a look at them in general. Moreover, we will look at the banknotes put into circulation from the first days of the introduction of the euro, that is, from 2002, and printed until 2013. Since May 2013, a new series of banknotes has been issued into circulation, the design of which has undergone some changes, which we will also talk about later.
So, let's digress from other details of the Euro 2002 sample and take a closer look at the main drawings. The gray 5 euro banknote (which, however, in reality looks grayish-greenish) depicts an arch and a bridge in the antique style, presented in Ancient Greece and Rome.
The red 10 euro note contains an image of an arched entrance to the premises and a stone bridge in the Romanesque style, typical of the early Middle Ages.
The Gothic that replaced it, recognizable by arched-lancet arches, stone ligature and stained-glass windows, is presented on the blue banknote of 20 euros.
Renaissance architecture, whose masterpieces we can see in Rome, Florence, Venice and other cities where the titans of the Renaissance lived and worked, adorns the orange 50 euro banknote. But here, too, we do not forget that we have before us not the creations of the greatest architects, but stylizations that show the handwriting of these masters.
On the green 100 euros we see baroque architecture. The arch with many decorations, including intricate sculptures, and the bridge, also decorated with sculptural images - this is the artsy baroque that the monarchs of the absolutist era liked so much, whose palaces remain the most visited attractions in many European countries.
200 euros - a yellow note with images of the architecture of an industrial society, or the Art Nouveau style. Structures made of metal and concrete, the invention of which became one of the prerequisites for the emergence of modernist structures, are well known to us. And although someone considers them not very beautiful, nevertheless, it was precisely such engineering objects that turned out to be practical and inexpensive, and therefore they were built en masse in the 20th century.
Finally, the highest denomination European banknote of 500 euros represents the typical contours of modern architectural structures depicted in purple tones. The cable-stayed bridge, the canvas of which is suspended from supports, and strange windows, clearly serving as an experimental architectural solution, would hardly have pleased the ancient Romans, medieval knights and monks, French kings, and even Europeans of the 80s of the last century. However, they are far from all of our contemporaries delighted. But there is nothing more modern in architecture yet, unless, of course, the most daring experiments are counted.
It is no coincidence that a joke is popular in the circles of European financiers that it would be time to issue a banknote of 1000 euros, but the architects have not yet come up with anything new.
Designers also joke, inventing souvenir 0 euro banknotes for different countries, on which you can see collages of the most famous real-life objects belonging to different architectural styles. For example, such a banknote for France depicts an ancient aqueduct, the Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral, the Romanesque-Gothic (completed in different eras) castle of Mont Saint-Michel and the industrial-style Eiffel Tower.
The beginning of 2002 was marked by the issuance of a new currency - the euro. Gradually she came to replace national currencies European states. Now in most countries of the world this currency is in circulation. In total there are 7 types of banknotes of this currency.
All banknotes have many degrees of protection and have the maximum number of security elements. In the manufacture of banknotes, the latest printing methods are used, including engraving and lattice. According to statistics, euros are counterfeited much less frequently than banknotes of any other national currency.
The denominations of euro banknotes are 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500. All banknotes have a unique design, which was created by Robert Kalina and a whole group of artists from the Austrian Bank. On the reverse side of each banknote in the lower right corner is a map of the countries of the European Union, made in the color of the banknote.
Banknotes with a denomination of 50 or more have special security elements made of foil. The main element of the banknotes is a hologram, on which, depending on the viewing angles, you can see the architectural structure and denominations of euro banknotes.
On the front side of each banknote, windows or gates are depicted, which are a symbol of the spirit of friendship and cooperation of European peoples. The drawing of the reverse side is a view of the bridge of a certain era, symbolizing the communication of people both within European countries and with the rest of the world.
Different denominations of euro banknotes have their own predominant color. In their manufacture, cotton paper is used, so the euros feel significantly different from the notes of other currencies to the touch.
Small euro bills (5, 10 and 20) do not have a special protective foil strip.
On 5 € banknotes, the main color is gray. The dimensions of the banknote are 12 cm in width and 6.2 cm in height. On the front side, an arch of the era of classicism is depicted, and on the reverse side, an aqueduct.
On 10 € banknotes, the main color is red. The banknote measures 12.7 cm in width and 6.7 cm in height. An arch is depicted on the front side, and a bridge reflected in the water on the reverse side. The depicted buildings belong to the era of the Romanesque style.
The 20 € banknotes are dominated by the blue color and its gradations. The banknote measures 13.3 cm in width and 7.2 cm in height. Fragments of stained-glass windows and windows made in the Gothic style are depicted on the front side. On the reverse side - a bridge, reflected in the water, executed in the same architectural style.
The 50 euro banknote has dimensions of 140 by 77 mm. The predominant color is orange. On the front side there is a fragment of a structure with windows, and on the reverse side - a bridge, made in the Renaissance style.
On banknotes of 100 € the main color is green. The dimensions of the banknote are 14.7 cm in width and 8.2 cm in height. On the front side of the banknote, a triumphal arch of baroque and rococo style is depicted. On the reverse side - arch bridge with sculptures and columns.
This type of denominations 153 by 82 mm in size has a predominant yellow-beige color. On the front side is a fragment of a window in a metal frame, made in a modern style. On the reverse side - a metal bridge stretched along the yellow stripe.
This type of banknote has the largest denomination, and its size is the largest among all banknotes (160 by 82 mm). Violet and violet colors predominate, as well as their gradations. On the front side, a fragment of a building with Art Nouveau windows is depicted, and on the reverse side, a modern suspension bridge. The 500 euro banknote is a kind of symbol of the currency of the future.
The euro currency is the most reliable and secure in the world. Because of this, it has gained immense popularity in other countries. When developing banknotes, special attention was paid to protection against counterfeiting. Of particular importance was every little thing, down to paper and paint. A whole group of artists took part in the creation of banknotes. The denominations of euro banknotes in denominations of 50 and above have a greater number of degrees of protection.
The euro banknote is one of the main targets of counterfeiters.
How to check the authenticity of the euro Photo: http://leganerd.com/
Yesterday, the euro banknote celebrated its anniversary. 20 years ago (January 1, 1999) banknotes entered non-cash circulation for the first time. And three years later - from January 1, 2002 -new currency entered into cash circulation. Banknotes began to appear in the wallets of Europeans. Today, 19 EU countries have switched to a single currency.
The problem of counterfeit banknotes continues to hurt businesses and ordinary citizens year after year. In this review Editorial PaySpace Magazine will tell you how to check the euro for authenticity, I don’t have specific equipment at hand.
Before you check the euro for authenticity, you need to know what European banknotes look like: what colors, sizes and images correspond to different denominations of banknotes. Then you will immediately recognize fake euros, on which additional zeros are added.
During the existence of the euro, the European Central Bank issued 2 series of banknotes.
First issue "Series 2002" has 7 denominations of banknotes: 5€, 10€, 20€, 50€, 100€,200€, 500€.
The second edition of the "Europe Series" so far contains only 4 denominations: 5€, 10€, 20€, 50€. The first banknotes of this series appeared in circulation in 2013.
If you need to determine if the euros are real or not, and time is short, limit yourself to a basic check.
The protection of euro banknotes is one of the most modern in the world. However, this does not stop counterfeiters. Let's try to figure out how a genuine euro banknote should look like with all security elements without exception, using the example of Series 2002 banknotes.
Security tape and thread on a 20 euro banknote
Microtext on the 50 euro banknote Photo: effektivo.eu
Holographic ribbon on a banknote of 20 euros
The banknotes that the ECB has been issuing since 2013 have the same standard security features as the Series 2002. And a few additional differences:
Mythological character "Europe" Photo: nuove-banconote-euro.eu
Emerald face value of the banknote and Cyrillic inscriptions Photo: YouTube
If all the images on the bill seem real, but doubts remain about the authenticity of the banknote, you can check it with a calculator.
Each banknote has a unique number. It consists of a letter and an 11-digit number. The sum of these numbers and the letter always gives the number 8.
Let's check on the example of an identifier S22227803764
We add up all the digits of the number 22227803764:
2+2+2+2+7+8+0+3+7+6+4 = 43.
We add to this number the serial number of the letter S in the English alphabet - 19
Now there is no doubt left, the banknote that turned out to be in your hands is genuine!
The Euro is the single currency in the EU, accepted in many European countries. The currency has been in circulation since 2002. Its management and issue policy is handled by the European Bank in Frankfurt. Through the system of national banks in Europe, the printing of cash, its distribution between countries and the administration of the system is carried out.
Studying the topic of which Euro banknotes and coins exist, one can note their total number of 7 banknotes and 8 coins. They are presented in the form of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500. On the Internet you can find a photo of the 1000 Euro banknote, which in fact is not yet issued and is fake.
All cash in euros is united by a single style of printing and drawing. Depending on the denomination, the color combination and size of the bill changes. The size increases as the denomination increases. On the front side, gates, windows, facades are depicted, symbolizing the openness and readiness for cooperation of European countries. Bridges are printed on the back - symbols of open communication and connection with the whole world.
All images are schematic illustrations related to different historical periods and are not real objects. Initially, the author of the design, Robert Kalina, used existing objects, but for political reasons they were replaced by symbolic structures. Common elements of any banknote include:
There are coins in circulation starting from the 1st cent. Next come 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents. There are also 1 and 2 euros. All coins are united by a common image of a figure against the background of a European map, made schematically. It is surrounded by 12 stars, to which parallel straight lines are stretched. On 1, 2, and 5 cents, Europe is depicted on a world map. European countries are shown separately on 10, 20 and 50 cents. On a coin of 1 and 2 euros, a unified map of the EU without borders is reflected.
On the back there is an element of the country where the coin was made. This feature does not prevent the use of coins in other countries with the Euro currency. The coin has a edge that helps visually impaired people to establish its dignity.
Coins from 1 to 5 cents are made of steel and copper-plated. They have a reddish tint. The denominations 10, 20 and 50 are distinguished by yellow color. Nordic Gold metal was used for their minting. 1 and 2 Euro are characterized by a combination of two shades in the design: white and yellow. For manufacturing, nickel alloys and alloys with the addition of copper and zinc are used. Bimetal is used to prevent counterfeiting. Added text around the edge of the 2 Euro coin, which changes depending on the country of origin.
The denomination of the 2 Euro banknote is often used for minting commemorative coins. The obverse does not differ from the usual sample. On the reverse, famous personalities, representatives of the plant world can be depicted. The price of such coins is always much higher, since the composition includes precious metals, and the issue is very limited.
The euro is recognized as the most secure currency. When printing, modern chemical means and the possibilities of the latest technologies are used. Special cotton paper is used for production. The smoothness of the front side is combined with the roughness of the back. The paper has the necessary rigidity and slightly crunches when bent. Does not glow under UV light.
With the help of relief printing, the denomination of the banknote, the abbreviation of the Central Bank, made in 5 languages, the year of manufacture, the main image are depicted. These elements can be felt with your hands. By combining areas with different densities, watermarks are used. Next to them you can distinguish vertical stripes in dark and light colors - a barcode.
The size of the denomination affects the use of two types of holograms. On 5, 10, and 20 euros, a silver stripe is used across the entire width, on the rest of the money - a geometric overlay. In both cases, it is a pressed foil print. It is equipped with a 3D image effect. The hologram has a microperforation in the form of a banknote. The perforation is the same for every banknote. The drawing is made by a laser beam and is not felt when touched.
On the back in the middle of notes 5, 10 and 20 there is a strip with a golden shiny tint. When tilted in different directions, you can see the number of the bill and the euro sign. Glitter with a pearly tint is achieved by iridescent paint.
Considering the question of what Euro banknotes are, it is worth starting with the smallest of paper money. The minimal Euro denomination is made in gray scale with the printing of architecture in the style of the classics. The size is 120 by 62 mm. A triumphal arch is printed on the front with an offset to the right. In the center - 12 stars in the form of the emblem of the Union of Europe, and in the upper left corner, the flag of the EU. The reverse side, along with the map, was occupied by the aqueduct.
Protection methods include a water element in the form of an arch and a number. On the left is a security thread. It shows tex 5 EURO. On the right side of the front there is a holographic tape. When turning, there are: banknote, the number 5 and the name of the currency in Greek and Latin. Additionally, it is worth noting the dullness and the presence of a serial number.
The photo of the 10 Euro banknote is dominated by a red tint and the use of Romanesque architecture. The banknote is 127 mm long and 67 mm wide. On one side, along with the stars and the flag, there is an arch. At the back is a stone bridge. Based on the Sainte-Benezet bridge. The buildings date back to the period of the 11th-12th centuries.
The number 10 and an arch are used as a water element. On the left side of the security thread, you can see the repetition of the text 10 EURO. On the 10 mm hologram, the denomination and banknote are visible. In ultraviolet light, 12 stars turn bright orange, while the map and bridge turn green. The rest of the background is darkened.
Printed in blue on paper 133 mm long and 72 mm wide. The front side was occupied by an arched window in the Gothic style. The appearance of the bridge on the back refers to the times of the XIII-XIV century. The banknote also features EU stars, a flag and a map. Anti-counterfeiting is supported by water inserts, vertical thread and holographic tape.
The new 50 Euro banknote entered circulation in April 2017. It has acquired an intense orange hue compared to the previous version. The size is 147 by 77 mm. In the Renaissance style, a window is made on the front side and a bridge on the back. For printing, thick paper with the addition of cotton was used, which significantly increased the life of the banknote.
The watermark is depicted as a portrait of the mythical goddess after whom Europe is named. The denomination placed in the corner changes color when tilted. The image of a window and a portrait of the goddess were added to the hologram. The euro inscription is additionally printed in Cyrillic. The innovation appeared after Bulgaria's accession to the EU. For visually impaired people, there is a tactile denomination. On the sides there are ribbed oblique stripes.
Answering the question of what the 100 Euro banknote looks like, the predominance of green color and the styles of rococo and baroque architecture is noted. The dimensions of the 100 Euro banknote are 147 mm long and 82 mm wide. The arch with the figures of the Atlanteans and the bridge date back to the 17th-18th centuries. The photo of the 100 Euro banknote reflects the traditional symbols of 12 stars, the EU flag, the signature of the President of the Central Bank and a map.
The water insert is visible from both sides to the light. Made in the form of an arch. 100 EURO is printed on the security thread. There is a hologram on the front right side. Due to the UV ink, 12 stars become bright orange, the bridge and the map are green, and the main background is dark blue. Additional protections specific to larger monetary units:
Looking at the photo of the 200 Euro banknote, its yellowish color and the style of architecture with a predominance of steel and glazing stand out. The length of the banknote is 153 mm, the width is 82 mm. The front part is distinguished by the image of a gate made of metal with glass inserts. On the back there is a bridge made of metal and a map of the territory of Europe. The structures belong to the Art Nouveau era.
The main differences of authenticity are the water element, the protecting thread, the EURion constellation. Printed using UV ink and color-changing ink. The haze of the image is combined with perforation and microprinting. The serial number includes the issuer's code. At the bottom of the front part there are relief vertical lines that allow you to identify the bill tactilely.
The largest Euro denomination has been printed since 2002. In 2018, its printing will cease. The photo of the 500 Euro banknote is dominated by a purple hue. The design was chosen in the style of modern buildings of the 20th century and corresponds to modernism. The size of the banknote is 500 Euro 160 by 80 mm. Printed on the front is the façade of the latest glazed concrete building. On the reverse is a scheme of suspension bridges.
The banknote is watermarked with the text of the denomination and the image of the building on the obverse. To the left of the main picture there is a hologram. It has a predominant number of degrees of protection, including matching elements, multi-colored fibers, microtext, etc. You can feel the convex parts and the strength of the paper to the touch. The bank abbreviation is embossed.
Only the national central banks of European countries have the right to print banknotes and produce coins. In this matter, their actions are subordinated Central bank– ECB. The Council of the ECB decides on the need for additional emission. The Council must include representatives of the national banks of the EU.
The place of manufacture is determined by each state independently. These can be their own printing houses or organized production in the territory of another country. The denominations of Euro bills, the photos of which belong to different countries, have the corresponding numbers. It is by the first letter in the number that you can determine the country of the issuer of any banknote. A checksum, which performs the function of protection against forgery, testifies to a specific issuer.
So L is Finland, M is Portugal, S is Italy, and so on. The country Luxembourg is not assigned its own letter because it does not issue cash.
The cliché number consists of 6 characters, containing information about the printing house where the money was printed. The code never matches the country number and is decrypted in the following way:
On the territory of Europe, along with state printing houses, private enterprises operate. They operate under a license. So, in Germany, cash is produced by printing houses located both in the eastern and western regions. France has a state enterprise and a private printing company.
The main functions in the field of Euro regulation belong to the Central Bank of Europe, formed in June 1998. The head office is located in Frankfurt. The management consists of representatives of all countries of the union. The signature of the director of the Bank is reflected on each banknote. The director is chosen every 8 years. It has now been run by Mario Draghi since 2011. The main functions of the bank:
