Banknotes
 
On 1 January 2002, seven banknotes were introduced in 12 Member States of the European Union.On the front of the banknotes, windows and gateways symbolise the European spirit of openness and co-operation. The 12 stars of the European Union represent the dynamism and harmony between European nations.
To complement these designs, the reverse of each banknote features a bridge. The bridges symbolise the close co-operation and communication between Europe and the rest of the world.
These designs, and the following features, are presented in more detail below:
  • The name of the currency - euro - in both the Latin (EURO) and the Greek (EYPO) alphabets.
  • The initials of the European Central Bank in five linguistic variants - BCE, ECB, EZB, EKT and EKP - covering the 11 official languages of the European Community.
  • The symbol © indicating copyright protection.
  • The flag of the European Union.
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