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Banknotes

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There are two series of banknotes.

The first series comprises seven different denominations:  €5,  €10,  €20,  €50,  €100,  €200 and  €500. 

The second series, or Europa series, consists of six denominations ( 5;10;20;50;100;200 ). €500 banknotes will no longer be issued.

They are legal tender throughout the euro area. They feature architectural styles from different periods in Europe's history.

5 euro banknote 2002 / 2013 series

€5

5 euro note 2002 averse
5 euro note 2002 reverse

5 Euro banknote 2002

 

Obverse: Classic architecture.
Reverse: Bridge of classic architecture and map of Europe.
Watermark: Classic architecture.
Signature of second President of the European Central Bank - Jean-Claude Trichet.
serial # prefix: E - Slovakia.
printer's code letter: E - Oberthur Fiduciaire.

France, Gard, Pont du Gard listed as World Heritage by UNESCO, Roman aqueduct over Gardon River
5 Euro graybridge – Classical, 5th Century
5 euro note 2013 averse
5 euro note 2013 reverse

5 Euro banknote 2013

 

Obverse: Classic architecture
Reverse: Bridge of classic architecture and map of Europe.
Watermark: When the note is held under a normal light source, a portrait of Europa and an electrotype denomination appear on either side.
Signature of third President of the European Central Bank - Mario Draghi.

8 November 2012: The ECB announces the introduction of a new series of euro banknotes, starting with the €5 banknote, and reveals three of the security features.
10 January 2013: The €5 banknote of the Europa series is unveiled.
2 May 2013: The new €5 banknote is introduced in all the euro area countries.
On 10 January 2013 Mario Draghi, President of the ECB, unveiled the new €5 banknote at the Archaeological Museum in Frankfurt am Main.
The new €5 banknote came into circulation on 2 May 2013.

Size: 120 x 62 mm
Colour: Grey
Architectural style: Classical
Date of issuance: 2 May 2013

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