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Compare both €5 banknotes

As with the first series of euro banknotes, the new Europa series will be easy to check using the FEEL, LOOK and TILT method. No tools are necessary. Explore the security features of both €5 banknotes and learn how to spot what is new in the Europa series.

NEW €5

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LOOK  

Security thread

Look at the banknote against the light. The security thread appears as a dark stripe and the value of the banknote can be seen in tiny white lettering.

What's new

The € symbol can be seen in the security thread on the new banknotes while the word “EURO” appears in the banknotes of the first series.

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FIRST €5

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LOOK  

Security thread

Look at the banknote against the light. The security thread appears as a dark stripe and the value of the banknote can be seen in tiny white lettering.

What's new

The € symbol can be seen in the security thread on the new banknotes while the word “EURO” appears in the banknotes of the first series.

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NEW €5

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