Central Bank encourages public to have their say on designs for new euro banknotes

People across Ireland are invited to give their feedback on the shortlisted design proposals for the next series of euro banknotes, unveiled today by the European Central Bank (ECB).

These design proposals are based on two different themes – “European culture” and “Rivers and birds” – and on the associated motifs chosen to illustrate them.

Now, everyone in Ireland and Europe is invited to have their say following the decision of the ECB’s Governing Council to run an online survey on these ten design proposals. The public survey is available now and will remain open until 21 September 2026.

Governor of the Central Bank of Ireland Gabriel Makhlouf, who sits on the ECB’s Governing Council, today said: “Euro banknotes are a powerful representation of our shared identity, diversity and values. This is an important opportunity for people to help shape the future of our currency. I encourage people in Ireland, and across Europe, to complete the survey over the coming weeks and share their views on the design proposals.”

The ECB Governing Council is expected to take the final decision on the new banknote design around the end of the year.

Read more about the ECB survey for the future euro banknotes.

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