So long, national currencies; welcome Euro.
Production of the euro banknotes began in July 1999 in a number of euro area countries.
14.5 billion banknotes are being produced (for a total value of 648.5 billion
Euros) with 10 billion going into circulation in January 2002 and 4.5 billion being held in reserve to accommodate any changes in demand for the banknotes.
50 billion coins (for a total value of 15.6 billion Euros) are being minted across the euro area. Production began in May 1998.
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Denomination: EUR 5 Size: 120 x 62 mm Colour: Grey Architectural period: Classical |
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Denomination: EUR 10 Size: 127 x 67 mm Colour: Red Architectural period: Romanesque |
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Denomination: EUR 20 Size: 133 x 72 mm Colour: Blue Architectural period: Gothic |
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Denomination: EUR 50 Size: 140 x 77 mm Colour: Orange Architectural period: Renaissance |
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Denomination: EUR 100 Size: 147 x 82 mm Colour: Green Architectural period: Baroque and rococo |
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Denomination: EUR 200 Size: 153 x 82 mm Colour: Yellow-brown Architectural period: Iron and glass architecture |
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Denomination: EUR 500 Size: 160 x 82 mm Colour: Purple Architectural period: Modern 20th century architecture |
