Short Description
The European Central Bank (ECB) today launched a public contest for the design of future euro banknotes – the next step in the euro banknote redesign process. The ECB’s Governing Council has already selected two possible themes for the future euro banknotes after consulting experts and the public. These are: “European culture”, focusing on shared cultural spaces and important Europeans; and “Rivers and birds”, focusing on the resilience and diversity of Europe’s natural ecosystems. In January the Governing Council also selected motifs to illustrate the two possible themes.
The design contest, which is open to graphic designers residing in the European Union, aims to identify the best design proposals for the future euro banknotes. The contest will proceed in two phases: an application phase and a design proposal phase. During the application phase, designers must meet the specific requirements listed in the contest notice. The applicants will be assessed on the basis of their qualifications and achievements.
ECB selects “European culture” and “Rivers and birds” as possible themes for future euro banknotes
Eligibility
The design contest, which is open to graphic designers residing in the European Union, aims to identify the best design proposals for the future euro banknotes. The contest will proceed in two phases: an application phase and a design proposal phase. During the application phase, designers must meet the specific requirements listed in the contest notice. The applicants will be assessed on the basis of their qualifications and achievements.
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
The ECB will pay applicants whose designs are selected as the winners of this design contest at the end of phase 2 an additional lump sum of 10,000 Euro for each winning design proposal.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Germany
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 18 August 2025
Website Link: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/date/2025/html/ecb.pr250715~39f757470b.en.html
