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Insights from Governor Martin Kocher on current economic and monetary policy developments
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Modern technology has made it easier to reproduce books, documents and banknotes. To protect against counterfeiting, euro banknotes include a range of security features that can be checked without any equipment using three simple steps: FEEL - LOOK - TILT.
Learn more about the security features of euro banknotes.
Learn moreMore than 350 million people use the euro to make their payments. Since Bulgaria joined the euro area in 2026, the euro area has comprised 21 countries. The euro is also used in several places outside the EU and the Eurosystem, including Montenegro, Kosovo and Andorra.
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Learn moreThe development of euro cash involved close cooperation with the European Blind Union. Distinctive colours and tactile marks on the front of the banknotes make them easier to identify.
Learn more about euro cash.
Learn moreThe lifespan of euro banknotes varies by denomination. A EUR 100 banknote can remain in circulation for up to ten years, while lower denominations such as the EUR 5 banknote wear out more quickly because they are used more frequently. To extend durability, a special protective coating is applied to EUR 5, EUR 10 and EUR 20 banknotes.
Learn more about euro banknotes.
Learn moreModern technology has made it easier to reproduce books, documents and banknotes. To protect against counterfeiting, euro banknotes include a range of security features that can be checked without any equipment using three simple steps: FEEL - LOOK - TILT.
Learn more about the security features of euro banknotes.
Learn moreMore than 350 million people use the euro to make their payments. Since Bulgaria joined the euro area in 2026, the euro area has comprised 21 countries. The euro is also used in several places outside the EU and the Eurosystem, including Montenegro, Kosovo and Andorra.
Learn more about the euro.
Learn moreThe development of euro cash involved close cooperation with the European Blind Union. Distinctive colours and tactile marks on the front of the banknotes make them easier to identify.
Learn more about euro cash.
Learn moreThe lifespan of euro banknotes varies by denomination. A EUR 100 banknote can remain in circulation for up to ten years, while lower denominations such as the EUR 5 banknote wear out more quickly because they are used more frequently. To extend durability, a special protective coating is applied to EUR 5, EUR 10 and EUR 20 banknotes.
Learn more about euro banknotes.
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