Events

Announcement of Europa series on 8 November 2012

08/11/2012

During the ECB's press conference on 8 November 2012, Mario Draghi, President of the ECB, announced the introduction of the second series of euro banknotes. Called the “Europa” series, it will include a portrait of Europa – a figure from Greek mythology and the origin of the name of our continent – in the watermark and the hologram. The new banknotes will be introduced gradually over several years, starting with the €5 banknote on 2 May 2013.

Unveiling of the new €5 banknote

10/01/2013

The Europa series €5 banknote was unveiled, on behalf of the Eurosystem, by ECB President Mario Draghi on 10 January 2013 at the Archaeological Museum in Frankfurt am Main. Compared with the first series €5 banknote, the Europa series has a refreshed design as well as enhanced security features. The new €5 note will be introduced in the euro area as of 2 May 2013.

It went on display as part of the “New Face of the Euro” exhibition, which was also inaugurated on 10 January 2013.
The exhibition is being held from 11 January to 10 March 2013.