The old-style euro in circulation. Euro bills and coins: what they are and how they are protected. What types of Euro coins are there?

The European currency is considered one of the world's. It is expensive and popular, which is why counterfeiters often try to counterfeit it. And there are quite a lot of comic banknotes imitating the euro. When traveling you will have to contact the euro. But how can you avoid making a mistake due to inexperience and mistaking a counterfeit for a real banknote? What kind of euro bills and coins are there anyway? Let's figure it out.

The Euro is the single currency of the European Union, existing since 2002. It is designed in a single schematic architectural style. A unified design using architectural monuments was invented by Robert Kalina. But the original idea of specific historical buildings was eventually replaced by schematic images.

Like any currency, the euro has its own distinctive features. Which ones are worth highlighting first:

Spreading: the entire European Union (as a means of payment).
Quantity: seven bills (from 5 to 500) and eight coins (from 1 to 50 euro cents, 1 and 2 euros).
Design: designed in the same style (each banknote reflects a historical era, and the coin represents a stage of the unification of the European Union).
Significance: the world's generally accepted reserve currency (second only to the dollar), the peg currency in some countries.

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 many photographs of a 1,000 euro note appear online, such a bill 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 national central banks of EU countries have the right to issue euros. At the same time, they are required to obey the European Central Bank (ECB), located in Frankfurt. It is this body that decides whether countries' mints can issue additional money, or whether there is no need to issue it.

It is interesting that the mints of some countries can be located on the territory of others. But this will not affect the appearance of the bill. Let’s say that if a country locates a mint on German territory, then the coins issued there will not bear the German coat of arms.

What types of Euro coins are there?

Today there are eight coins in circulation. Six of them are eurocent change coins, something like our kopecks. Although the coins are minted in different countries and in different designs, the entire coin series has common elements:

European map and denomination figure against its background;
12 stars each on the reverse and obverse (and on the reverse they are connected by straight lines);
single font;
sketchiness in the image.

The reverse design of coins has its own philosophy. Their appearance is slightly different:

The 1, 2 and 5 euro cents feature a globe depicting where exactly Europe is located in the world;
10, 20 and 50 euro cents show fragmented EU member states that are just about to unite into a single “organism”;
1 and 2 euros show a common map of Europe, as a united territory without clear boundaries and barriers.

Image	Name
	2 Euro
	1 Euro
	50 Eurocents
	20 Eurocents
	10 Euro cents
	5 Eurocents
	2 Euro cents
	1 Eurocent

Countries do not have the right to change the reverse design in their own interests. Only the obverse, the “national side,” is left to the mints. They are free to do whatever they want with it, there is only one rule: they must keep 12 stars on the outer ring.

Features of stamping in different countries

Each Eurozone country has the right to create unique coins. They will always have a different obverse (the so-called national side), making it easy to identify where exactly a particular piece was produced. Each option always has 12 stars, most often they are located in a circle. But the rest of the content can vary greatly.

On the national side, each country's mint depicts something different. There are 23 obverse options (interestingly, euro coins are issued by countries such as Andorra, Monaco, Vatican City and San Marino, 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.

Euro cents

In the European Union you can find small change coins in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 euro cents. The first three are cast from steel, and their covering 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 2 euro cents have a groove along the entire diameter.

Denominations from 10 to 50 euro cents 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 a ribbed edge. And 20 euro cents have a unique feature - the so-called Spanish flower: seven dents across equal diameter segments.

1 and 2 Euro

These two coins are bimetallic - they have a center and an outer circle with twelve stars on duty. The 1 euro coin has a yellow outer circle, while the 2 euro coin has a white outer circle.

Among the 2 euros, the most common are commemorative and anniversary coins - this denomination is used to create such money for collectors - there are 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. But for 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 ★).

Anniversary and commemorative coins

As a rule, the denomination of 2 euros is used to create commemorative coins. As of March 2018, the European Union had released 309 varieties. Each country has the right to produce its own unique “souvenirs”, which depict 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 a collectible value and were originally sold in banks, no one uses them for their intended purpose as 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:

Treaty of Rome (2007, 13 coins);
10 years of Economic and Monetary Union (2009, 16 coins);
10 years euro (2012, 17 coins);
30th anniversary of the European flag (2015, 19 coins).

Image	Name
	Treaty of Rome
	10 years of Economic and Monetary Union
	10 years euro
	30 years of the European flag

In addition, countries are free to issue entire series of commemorative coins. For example, Germany was concerned with creating the “German Federal States” line, consisting of 16 coins. And Spain is releasing a series of “UNESCO Cultural and Natural World Heritage Sites”.

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 collection item.

What are Euro banknotes?

The paper money of the European Union follows a certain design. The creators decided to display in currency the architectural styles that were ever used in the territory of the association. The money seems to trace the progress of architecture from antiquity to modern times. The obverse of each banknote necessarily depicts a building in a certain style, and the reverse shows a bridge in it.

The higher the denomination of the bill, the larger its size. The smallest banknote is 5 euros. The largest, respectively, is 500.

How are Euros protected?

Euro banknotes are considered to be the most secure in the world. They are the hardest to fake. Although counterfeiters sometimes succeed. In any case, it will not be possible to imitate all the means of protection, of which there are quite a lot. How are banknotes protected?

Paper: special cotton. Makes a characteristic crunch when bent, hard. Does not glow in UV rays.
Raised print b: denomination, ECB abbreviation, main design of the banknote, year of printing.
Water marks: banknote denominations in the corner and in the center of one of the sides, the security thread is almost in the center.
Denomination: The numbers change color from olive to brown on 50-500 euro bills.
Hologram: Displays the denomination or style element of the bill. For 5-20 euros - a stripe across the entire width of the banknote, for larger money - a geometric image with architecture.
Perforation: on a hologram with the € symbol.
Microtext: name of the currency in two languages.
Serial number: Consists of a letter and 11 numbers. Generated using a special algorithm, the last digit is calculated separately from the rest and coincides with the issuing country. The serial number also has a checksum.
Protective strip: mother-of-pearl stripe with denomination and € symbol in the center of the reverse of 5, 10, 20 euro notes.
UV luminescence: individual elements on banknotes should glow in ultraviolet light in different colors. For example, the mandatory flag of the European Union is green with orange stars, and the signature of the ECB President is yellow-green. Also, in UV rays, red, green and blue paper fibers should be visible, chaotically imprinted (not glued) into the bill web.
Other tags: Magnetic and infrared tags are used.

And these are not all the elements that protect currency from counterfeiting. Some of them are deliberately not disclosed by the European Central Bank in order to protect the banknotes from counterfeiting. But even this list is enough to find out which piece of paper is fake.

The new banknotes of the “Europe” series have added a portrait of Europe in the form of a watermark and a design on the right side of the front side of the bill.

How to distinguish the country of origin of a banknote

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, this is what you need to look at first.

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 the letter M, while German ones will start with X.

5 euros

The smallest banknote, both in denomination and in size, is only 120x62 mm. Made in an 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-tier bridge (presumably the Pont du Gard aqueduct). In 2013, this banknote was reissued as the first banknote of the “Europe” series.

On February 24, 2015, the European Central Bank presented a new € 20 banknote in Frankfurt. This is the third banknote in the new series of Euro banknotes, after € 5 and € 10. The series itself is called “Europa”. Subsequently, gradually over several years, other banknotes of this series will be introduced in ascending order. The banknote denominations remain unchanged: €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200 and €500.

The new paper banknotes are designed to gradually replace banknotes of the previous series that are being withdrawn from circulation, and at the same time increase the degree of security of banknotes from counterfeiting.

The old banknotes have no expiration date; the old 20 euro notes, as well as old banknotes of other denominations, will continue to be accepted for payment everywhere without restrictions.

Protective properties

Currently, the 20 euro note, along with the 50 euro note, has become the most frequently counterfeited. The new design will significantly improve its protective characteristics. The main one is the innovative “Portrait in the Window” technology. When the light flux changes, the “window” becomes transparent and a portrait of the mythological character of Europe “appears” in it.

The traditional available methods of checking a banknote for authenticity “FEEL, LOOK and TILT” (touch, examine, tilt) can be used in the same way as with banknotes of the previous series.

Deadlines:

October 2015: Information and accompanying materials will be distributed to all interested market participants.

The euro is the single currency within the EU, accepted in many European countries. The currency has been in circulation since 2002. Its management and issuance policy is handled by the European Bank in Frankfurt. Through the system of national banks in Europe, cash is printed, distributed between countries and administered by the system.

Basic characteristics of cash

Studying the topic of what Euro bills and coins exist, you 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 a 1000 Euro banknote, which in fact has not yet been issued and is counterfeit.

All cash in euros is united by a single style of printing and design. Depending on the denomination, the color combination and size of the bill changes. The size increases as the denomination increases. The front side depicts gates, windows, facades, 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 dating from different historical periods and are not actual objects. The original design, Robert Kalina, used existing objects, but for political reasons they were replaced with symbolic buildings. The common elements of any banknote include:

EU flag with 12 stars;
abbreviation of the European Central Bank "ECB", made in 5 languages;
signature of the head of the bank;
name of the currency in Greek and Latin;
A map is printed on the back.

Coins

Coins starting from 1 cent are in circulation. 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 number against the background of a European map, made schematically. It is surrounded by 12 stars, to which parallel straight lines are drawn. The 1, 2, and 5 cents show Europe on the world map. At 10, 20 and 50 cents, European countries are shown separately. The 1 and 2 euro coins reflect the unified EU map without borders.

On the reverse 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 Euro currency. The coin has an edge that helps people with low vision establish its value.

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 their yellow color. Nordic Gold metal was used for their minting. 1 and 2 Euro are characterized by a design combination of two shades: white and yellow. Nickel alloys and alloys with the addition of copper and zinc are used for manufacturing. Bimetal is used to prevent counterfeiting. Text has been added to the edge of the 2 Euro coin, varying 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. The reverse may depict famous personalities and representatives of the plant world. The price of such coins is always significantly higher, since the composition includes precious metals, and the issue is very limited.

Types of banknotes and their protection

The euro is recognized as the most protected currency. When printing, modern chemicals and 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 in UV radiation.

Using relief printing, the denomination of the banknote, the abbreviation of the Central Bank, made in 5 languages, the year of manufacture, and the main design 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. For 5, 10, and 20 euros, a silver stripe is used across the entire width, for the rest of the money there is a geometric overlay. In both cases it is a pressed foil print. It is equipped with a 3D image effect. The hologram has micro-perforations in the shape of a banknote. The perforation is the same for each bill. The design is made with a laser beam and is not felt when touched.

On the back, in the middle of the 5, 10 and 20 banknotes, there is a stripe with a golden shiny tint. When tilted in different directions, you can see the number of the bill and the euro sign. Shine with a pearlescent tint is achieved through iridescent paint.

5 euros

Considering the question of what kind of Euro banknotes there are, it is worth starting with the smallest of paper money. The minimum Euro banknote is made in gray tones with the stamp of architecture in the classical style. The size is 120 by 62 mm. A triumphal arch is printed on the front, offset to the right. In the center there are 12 stars in the shape of the emblem of the Union of Europe, and in the top left corner is the EU flag. The back part, along with the map, was occupied by the aqueduct.

Methods of protection include a water element in the form of an arch and a number. On the left is a security thread. It shows a text of 5 EURO. There is a holographic tape on the front right side. When turning, the following appear: a banknote, the number 5 and the name of the currency in Greek and Latin. Additionally, it is worth noting the matte finish and the presence of a serial number.

10 euros

The photo of the 10 Euro note is dominated by a red tint and the use of Romanesque style architecture. The length of the banknote is 127 mm, width - 67 mm. On one side there is an arch along with the stars and the flag. At the back is a bridge made of stone. The Saint-Benez bridge is used as a basis. 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 text 10 EURO repeated. The denomination and banknote are visible on a 10 mm hologram. In ultraviolet light, the 12 stars appear bright orange, while the map and bridge appear green. The rest of the background is darkened.

20 euros

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 dates back to the 13th-14th centuries. The banknote also features EU stars, a flag and a map. Security against counterfeiting is maintained by water inserts, vertical thread and holographic tape.

50 Euro

The new 50 Euro banknote went into circulation in April 2017. It has acquired an intense orange tint compared to the previous version. The size is 147 by 77 mm. The window on the front side and the bridge at the back are made in the Renaissance style. Thick paper with the addition of cotton was used for printing, which significantly increased the life of the bill.

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. An 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 joined the EU. For people with low vision, there is a tactile determination of the denomination. There are ribbed oblique stripes on the sides.

100 euro

Answering the question of what the 100 Euro bill looks like, the predominance of green color and Rococo and Baroque architectural styles are noted. The dimensions of the 100 Euro banknote are 147 mm long and 82 mm wide. The arch with the figures of Atlas and the bridge date back to the 17th–18th centuries. The photo of the 100 Euro note shows the traditional symbols of the 12 stars, the EU flag, the signature of the President of the Central Bank and the map.

The water insert is visible from both sides in the light. Made in the shape of an arch. 100 EURO is printed on the security thread. There is a hologram on the front right side. Using UV ink, the 12 stars turn bright orange, the bridge and map turn green, and the main background turns dark blue. Additional protections specific to larger monetary units:

microprinting;
matte coating;
serial number;
constellation EURion;
perforation;
matching elements of the number 100.

200 euros

Looking at the photo of the 200 Euro bill, what stands out is its yellowish color and the style of architecture with a predominance of steel and glazing. The length of the banknote is 153 mm, width – 82 mm. The front part is distinguished by the image of a metal gate with glass inserts. On the back is a metal bridge and a map of the territory of Europe. The structures belong to the Art Nouveau era.

The main differences of authenticity are the water elements, the protective thread, and the EURion constellation. For printing, ink that is visible in ultraviolet light and color-changing ink are used. The matte finish of the image is combined with perforation and microprinting. The serial number includes the issuer code. On the front part at the bottom there are raised vertical lines that allow you to identify the bill tactilely.

500 Euro

The largest Euro banknote has been printed since 2002. Its printing will cease in 2018. In the photo of the 500 Euro banknote, the purple tint predominates. The design was chosen in the style of modern buildings of the 20th century and corresponds to modernism. The size of the 500 Euro banknote is 160 by 80 mm. The facade of the building is printed on the front of the newest glazed concrete structure. On the reverse is a diagram of suspension bridges.

The banknote has a watermark with denomination text and an 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. The convex parts and strength of the paper are felt to the touch. The bank abbreviation is made in relief printing.

Country code and cliches

Only national central banks of European countries have the right to print banknotes and produce coins. In this matter, their actions are subordinate to the Central Bank - the ECB. The ECB Council decides on the need for additional emissions. The council must include representatives of EU national banks.

The place of manufacture will be determined by each state independently. These may be their own printing houses or organized production in another country. The denominations of Euro banknotes, photos of which refer to different countries, have corresponding numbers. It is by the first letter in the number that you can determine the country of issue of any banknote. A specific issuer is identified by a checksum that performs the function of protecting against counterfeiting.

So, L is for Finland, M is for Portugal, S is for Italy, etc. The country of Luxembourg is not assigned its own letter because it does not issue cash.

The cliche number consists of 6 characters, containing information about the printing house where the money was printed. The code never coincides with the country number and is decrypted as follows:

the letter defines the typography;
the three subsequent digits indicate the number of the printing plate;
the fifth letter symbol means a row on the cliche;
The sixth digit is the number of the column where the bill is placed on the cliche.

In Europe, private enterprises operate along with state printing houses. They operate on the basis of a license. Thus, in Germany, cash production is carried out by printing houses located in both the eastern and western regions. In France there is a state-owned enterprise and a private printing company.

EU Bank

The main functions in the field of regulation of the Euro belong to the Central Bank of Europe, formed in June 1998. The main office is located in Frankfurt. The leadership consists of representatives of all countries of the union. The signature of the Bank's director is reflected on each banknote. The director is elected every 8 years. It is now led by Mario Draghi since 2011. Main functions of the bank:

development and implementation of foreign exchange regulation policy in the EU;
regulation and control over the content of monetary reserves of the European Union countries;
issue of cash;
establishing current rates;
management in the field of stability of the price range of Euro countries. The inflation rate remains around 2%.

Or are they no longer valid? From the editor:

“The Central Bank of Europe and the central banks of the eurozone are updating the appearance of banknotes, and since 2013, banknotes with a new design, the second series, in denominations of five, ten and twenty euros have appeared in circulation. All new banknotes come into circulation gradually, and the old ones are also gradually withdrawn from circulation. Therefore, both new and old banknotes in denominations of five, ten and twenty euros can be found in circulation,” replies Ingrid Mitt, spokeswoman for the Bank of Estonia.

She explains that over time, the share of old banknotes, the first series, will decrease, and the majority of new banknotes will gradually remain in circulation.

“At a certain point, the bills of the first series, tens, twenties and fives, will no longer be valid, which means that they will no longer be used to pay in stores.

Quote Dodano: Thu 07 Tra, 2009 13:06 Re: Refusal to accept banknotes in vitmyr currency writing: Hello! Today at the bank I encountered a funny situation: a girl refused to accept a 50-dollar bill, citing the fact that the bill was “old” - i.e. 1996 release. She had no other comments or complaints (not torn, not dirty, etc.).

I received this bill today from another bank. Question for experts: how is this “desire” of the cashier regulated and how can you influence it? It is regulated by the internal regulations of banks. Regulation 502 regulates payment, so that bills that exceed the 502 regulations are not accepted by the bank.

Refusing to accept old-style dollars,

Of course, after the collection operation is completed, the foreign regulator will conduct an examination and return the banknote to the Ukrainian financial institution.

Attention

The card, bridges and denomination on the reverse side glow yellow. However, the color of the paper itself does not change.

Infrared light makes part of the image invisible.
Hologram for 50, 100, 200 and 500 euros, when turning the banknote, the image changes from the denomination to a door or window.

And the holographic tape is from the denomination to the euro sign.

Holographic ribbon on the 20 euro banknote

How to check the authenticity of the euro series "Europe"?

The banknotes that the ECB began issuing in 2013 have the same standard security features as the 2002 Series.

The same can be said about other additives - for example, in terms of the permissible level of benzene, our gasoline does not even meet Euro 1 standards.

“AC”: So, it makes no sense to introduce Euro 2 or Euro 3 standards in Ukraine until new standards for gasoline are adopted?

A.R.: Why, it has. Euro 2 standards need to be introduced so that cars produced and imported from us (Russian, Chinese) comply with CO and CH emission standards.

If a catalyst is installed in the car, these indicators, even when using our gasoline, can correspond to Euro 2. As for regulations on gasoline, we have been proposing for several years that, in parallel with our DSTUs, European standards for fuel that is imported should apply.

We even insisted that the gasoline labeling indicate which Euro standards it complies with. But so far this issue has not been resolved.

Important

Of course, after the collection operation is completed, foreign central banks will conduct an examination and return the banknote to the Ukrainian financial institution. At the same time, however, the telegram from the National Bank does not specify the minimum and maximum amount of the commission that our bank has the right to collect from a person.

Foreign banknotes can be submitted to the National Bank of Ukraine for examination only when financiers have reasonable suspicions about their authenticity. That is, when they consider the banknote to be counterfeit. At the same time, the NBU emphasized that they do not exchange damaged and dilapidated banknotes of foreign countries.
And they resort to replacing damaged banknotes with new ones only if we are talking about hryvnia.

Which banknotes cannot be changed?

Today on the black currency market there was a message about the sale of dollars with the note “new bills.”

That is, when they consider the banknote to be counterfeit. At the same time, the NBU emphasized that they do not exchange damaged and dilapidated banknotes of foreign countries. And they resort to replacing damaged banknotes with new ones only if we are talking about hryvnia.
Earlier, Vesti wrote about how many counterfeit hryvnias there are in Ukraine.

Are 1996 dollars still valid? do they need to be exchanged?

Thus, banks and financial institutions are obliged to accept payment banknotes of foreign currency with minor signs of wear. But if there is a suspicion that the banknote is counterfeit or heavily worn (there are obvious typos, flaws, changes in the portrait, no security line, smudges of paint, ink, grease, changes original color, burnt and burnt areas, holes), it is sent for evaluation, and a collection operation is carried out.
But the Addendum to the Convention dated March 29, 2011 (Appendix 6) stipulates that national rights must contain certain information, including the expiration date of their validity. This column 4b in Ukrainian national rights began to be filled out in 2011, accordingly, our certificates issued after this year are valid in countries party to the Vienna Convention.

In ordinary Ukrainian driving license, model 2011.

all conditions of the current version of the Vienna Convention have been met, incl. duplication of inscriptions in Latin and expiration date of rights

That is, if you have a Ukrainian license with a specified expiration date (issued after March 2011 and no matter for how long), then you can easily drive with it in Europe and fifty other countries around the world.

He also emphasized that people are paying less and less in cash, but this method has a number of advantages, if only because it allows transactions to be carried out immediately and without intermediaries.

According to Mersch, the release of a new series of Euro banknotes is primarily necessary to combat counterfeiters. This money will be more difficult to counterfeit, and it will be easier for ordinary people to determine the authenticity of the bill.

It was previously reported that the new banknotes will be issued at the end of 2018.
In 2013, five euro notes appeared, in 2014 they issued 10 euros, in 2015 – 20 euros, and in 2017 – 50 euros. At the same time, it was decided not to issue 500 euros, since, according to the ECB, they simplify the conduct of illegal activities.

Currently, the old 500 euro and other banknotes from 2002 are valid. The ECB does not exchange them for new banknotes.

Let’s try to figure out what a genuine euro banknote should look like with all the security elements without exception, using the “Series 2002” banknotes as an example.

Paper. Euros are printed on special cotton paper. This gives it rigidity and makes it “crunch” when bent.
The front side of the banknote is smooth. And on the other hand, it’s rough.
Seal. A special printing method makes the images appear in relief. By touch you can distinguish the main image, the abbreviation of the European Central Bank in five languages, the date of issue of the series, the sign and word “euro”, and the denomination of the banknote.
All these elements are located on the obverse. The 200 and 500 euro banknotes also have special serifs for people with low vision.
Water marks. Due to the different thicknesses of banknote paper, images and numbers are visible when holding the banknote up to light.

If it is adopted, a stream of technically worn-out vehicles will pour into the country, which they are trying to get rid of abroad (at this age, as a rule, the service life of many components and assemblies of the car comes to an end). Expensive repairs of foreign cars will fall on the shoulders of Ukrainian owners, and the operation of worn-out cars will make road traffic in Ukraine even more dangerous.

One of the optimal solutions to the problem is the complete abolition or significant reduction of customs duties when importing imported vehicles.

This will allow Ukrainians to purchase fairly modern cars without spending significant funds on their customs clearance, says Oleg Nazarenko, head of the All-Ukrainian Association of Automobile Importers and Dealers. According to him, the authors promise to submit the draft document to the Verkhovna Rada by the end of June.

This applies to countries of both the Vienna and Geneva conventions

An undoubted advantage of international rights is that they can accompany national rights, even of an old model that does not comply with the amendment to the Vienna Convention of 2011. Such a pair of documents allows you to drive on the roads of countries that comply with both the Vienna and Geneva Conventions - regardless of the year of issue and validity period right

True, on the other hand, the international certificate itself is issued for only three years, after which you need to obtain it again.

Not only while driving

Let’s especially talk about the fact that an international driver’s license may be needed not only while driving. Even in those countries where national Ukrainian rights are recognized on the road, an IDP document may be asked for when performing some legally significant actions: receiving a rental car, the occurrence of an insured event, etc.

Whether it is a hryvnia torn in half, sealed with tape, or a two-hundred note burned by 40%, the bank is obliged to accept them and exchange them for new ones. Banking structures are reluctant to agree to replace banknotes only because they cannot charge a commission for this, it’s as simple as that. The only reason for a bank to lawfully refuse to accept a damaged banknote from a client and exchange it for a new one is if its total area is at least 92% of the original area of the banknote. It is in this case that it will be invalid. It is not printed, but woven into paper. Secondly, when you turn the bill, you will see how the bells depicted on it change to the numbers “100”. When tilted, some objects depicted on the bill change color: a bell added to the inkwell (to the right of the portrait of Benjamin Franklin) shimmers in colors from copper to green and vice versa.

New 20 euros

Attention

In 1969, President Richard Nixon ordered the production of banknotes larger than $100 to cease. At the moment, tickets from the 1996-2009 series are in circulation.

Characteristics of 100 US dollars Banknote size: width is 155.956 mm, height 66.294 mm. The weight of the bill is 1.4 grams, packs of 100 US dollars are made of 100 pieces.

Important

One hundred dollar bills have been issued since 1862. The obverse of the ticket features the image of B. Franklin, and the reverse shows the Independence Hall building. B. Franklin is one of the US statesmen who did not serve as president.

American paper money has an expiration date. Old-style dollars are valid until So you don’t have to worry about your savings in “old” hundred-dollar banknotes: they will continue to be accepted at currency exchange offices in Ukraine and in the trade and service network abroad. New banknotes will appear in Ukraine very soon.

Exchange old euros for new ones

In addition, additional watermarks, microprinting in several places, etc. appeared. All these innovations increased the cost of producing banknotes from 11 to 14 cents, reports Finmarket.
But the US Federal Reserve is forced to make such expenses because it is faced with the need to increase the protection of the banknote from counterfeiters. At the moment, the production of old counterfeit banknotes, made with extraordinary precision, continues.

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Photo: filmsos.ru The introduction of new hundred-dollar bills may cause the withdrawal of old banknotes of this denomination in Eastern European countries.

Will there be a forced exchange of euro banknotes in Europe?

The European Central Bank presented the new €20 banknote in Frankfurt. This is the third banknote in the new series of Euro banknotes, after €5 and €10. The series itself is called “Europa”. Subsequently, gradually over several years, other banknotes of this series will be introduced in ascending order. The banknote denominations remain unchanged: €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200 and €500.
The new paper banknotes are designed to gradually replace banknotes of the previous series that are being withdrawn from circulation, and at the same time increase the degree of security of banknotes from counterfeiting. The old banknotes have no expiration date; the old 20 euro notes, as well as old banknotes of other denominations, will continue to be accepted for payment everywhere without restrictions. Security properties Currently, the 20 euro note, along with the 50 euro note, has become the most frequently counterfeited. The new design will significantly improve its protective characteristics.

Euro banknotes

The new series 5 euro banknote was introduced on 10 January 2013. It entered circulation on May 2, 2013. Banknotes of the old series will be gradually withdrawn from circulation.

The ECB will later announce when the old series of banknotes will lose their legal tender status. However, they will not lose their value and can be exchanged for new banknotes at any of the Eurosystem central banks without time limits. The new 10 euro banknote entered circulation on September 23, 2014.

The 20 euro banknote of the “Europe” series was presented on February 24, 2015 and went into circulation on November 25 of the same year. The 50 euro banknote with enhanced security was introduced into circulation on April 4, 2017. Security hologram on the 50 euro banknote. Euro banknotes are printed on cotton fiber paper, which extends their service life and makes them difficult to counterfeit.

Old 100 dollar bills expiration date

Their first delivery may occur by the middle or end of October. Much will depend on how the Federal Reserve distributes supplies this time. It is quite possible that the first shipment will not take place in Europe, as usual, but in South America. I can only promise that new dollars will arrive in Ukraine the next day after delivery to the Old World,” Deputy Chairman of the Board of Finance and Credit Bank Igor Lvov told Vesti. UKRAINIANS ARE TIRED OF COUNTERFEITING DOLLARS. It was security concerns, according to the Fed's official statement, that forced the change in the appearance of hundred-dollar bills. Bucks continue to be actively counterfeited around the world. The cost of producing one 100 dollar bill is 12 cents. If you spit and destroy the entire batch, then the states will have to part with 132 million of real budget dollars.

The design of the banknotes was developed by Robert Kalina and selected among 44 competition entries on December 3, 1996 by a council of the European Monetary Institute. Each banknote has its own size and color. Each banknote contains the flag of the European Union, the abbreviation “ECB” in five versions (BCE, ECB, EZB, EKT, EKP), a map of Europe, the name of the currency “euro” in Latin and Greek (“ΕΥΡΩ”) transcription, and the signature of the current ECB president. Additionally, 12 stars of the European Union flag are depicted. The banknotes also depict examples of European architecture from various styles and periods of history. Windows and gates are depicted on the front side of the banknotes, and bridges are depicted on the reverse side. Images are schematic illustrations and not representations of existing structures.

The new 20 euros are in circulation, the old ones do not need to be changed

Such a measure, in his opinion, will contribute to the necessary weakening of the European currency, and will also complicate the cash situation for criminals who prefer to store their funds in these bills, Vesti reports. Currently, there are 595.5 million banknotes in circulation in denominations of 500 Euro. As for solving problems with debt, experts were extremely skeptical about the effectiveness of such a measure. As for the use of 500 euro notes by criminals, it is worth remembering in which banknotes Saddam Hussein kept his money. You can comment on the materials of the newspaper VZGLYAD by registering on the RussiaRu.net website. Rules for exchanging money In this article we want to touch upon the problem of foreign currency in its exotic plane - old-format banknotes.

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100 old style dollars valid until
Old style dollars are valid until

Money exchange rules Basically, the criteria for determining payment are focused on the norms of foreign Central Banks or the recommendations of the Russian Central Bank (there were even instructions before), but with a certain “margin of safety”, that is, more stringent. Some banks prefer to work only with money that has not been used.

Others do not work with notes from older issues still in circulation.

Old style Euro expiration date

The Euro: Banknotes: Design elements (English).Europa web portal. - “The banknotes show a geographical representation of Europe. It excludes islands of less than 400 square kilometers because high-volume offset printing does not allow the accurate reproduction of small design elements.

The Europa series has a revised map of Europe, including Malta and Cyprus." Retrieved January 14, 2016.

European Central Bank.
The Euro: Banknotes: Denominations (English).Europa web portal. - “Euro banknotes exist in seven different denominations: €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200 and €500. They are legal tender throughout the euro area. They feature architectural styles from different periods in Europe’s history.”

The very process of withdrawing old-style banknotes was absolutely painless for Ukrainians and was carried out only at the level of banks and the NBU: bank cash desks were no longer supported and supplied with old hryvnias, and instead of them new ones were “injected” into general use, which we are now using. For more than 5 years banknotes do not change, but if you suddenly find old-style money in your possession, exchange it for new ones, because you have every right to do so. Exchange of damaged for whole As for damaged banknotes, then things are somewhat different. 100 old style dollars are valid until Contents: [hide]

Specification 100 US dollars
New banknote of the 2009 series
Circulation of new and old banknotes

The largest denomination of currency in the United States since 1969 is the $100 bill.