Euro
Currency code: ISO 4217 — EUR (978); symbol — €
Issuer: European Central Bank (ECB)
Banknote denominations: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 euro ("Europa" series)
Notes: The «Europa» series depicts the mythological figure of Europa (in the watermark and hologram) along with architectural motifs from different eras.
Banknote Security Features
- Watermark — a portrait of Europa and the denomination, visible when held to light.
- Security thread embedded in the paper — appears as a dark line with the denomination when held to light.
- Satellite hologram / holographic stripe — the portrait of Europa and the denomination shimmer when the note is tilted.
- Emerald number (on the €50–€200 notes) — changes colour and creates a moving-light effect.
- Raised printing — tactile lines along the edges and main design elements, including short raised marks for the visually impaired.
- Microtext and an enlarging denomination mark visible when held to light.
- UV- and IR-luminescent elements, visible under special lamps.