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On 1 January 2002, seven banknotes were introduced in 12 Member States of the European Union.

On the front of the banknotes, windows and gateways symbolise the European spirit of openness and co-operation. The 12 stars of the European Union represent the dynamism and harmony between European nations.

To complement these designs, the reverse of each banknote features a bridge. The bridges symbolise the close co-operation and communication between Europe and the rest of the world.

These designs, and the following features, are presented in more detail below:

the name of the currency – euro – in both the Latin (EURO) and the Greek (EYPO) alphabets
the initials of the European Central Bank in five linguistic variants – BCE, ECB, EZB, EKT and EKP – covering the 11 official languages of the European Community
the symbol © indicating copyright protection
the flag of the European Union.

EURO Bills
EUR 5 banknote Denomination: EUR 5 Size: 120 x 62 mm Colour: Grey Architectural period: Classical	EUR 10 banknote Denomination: EUR 10 Size: 127 x 67 mm Colour: Red Architectural period: Romanesque
EUR 20 banknote Denomination: EUR 20 Size: 133 x 72 mm Colour: Blue Architectural period: Gothic	EUR 50 banknote Denomination: EUR 50 Size: 140 x 77 mm Colour: Orange Architectural period: Renaissance
EUR 100 banknote Denomination: EUR 100 Size: 147 x 82 mm Colour: Green Architectural period: Baroque and rococo	EUR 200 banknote Denomination: EUR 200 Size: 153 x 82 mm Colour: Yellow-brown Architectural period: Iron and glass architecture
EUR 500 banknote Denomination: EUR 500 Size: 160 x 82 mm Colour: Purple Architectural period: Modern 20th century architecture

EURO Coins

On 1 January 2002 the euro coins came into circulation.

The eight denominations of coins vary in size, colour and thickness according to their values, which are 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cent or EUR 1 and EUR 2. One euro is divided into 100 cent.

Luc Luycx of the Royal Belgian Mint won a European wide competition to design the euro coins. One side of each coin features one of three designs common to all 12 euro area countries showing different maps of Europe surrounded by the 12 stars of the European Union.

The reverse side of each coin shows individual designs relating to the respective Member State, surrounded by 12 stars (see Country-specific faces, or click on the relevant country’s flag). Euro coins can be used anywhere in the euro area, regardless of their national sides.

Milled edges have been introduced to make it easier - especially for those with impaired sight - to recognise different values. Sophisticated bi-metal technology has been incorporated into the EUR 1 and EUR 2 coins which, together with lettering around the edge of the EUR 2 coin, prevents counterfeiting.

Counterfeit Money Detectors

Modern advanced copy and print technologies made it possible to produce high-resolution colour reproductions of banknotes. Good Scanner and a good 1440 DPI Printer gives a professional resolution. Even professionals, who were fooled once, become victims again. Consequently banknote forgery became a steadily growing business, an increasing threat to all dealing with paper money.

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