10 euro note

Euro banknote August 2025 August 2025 Eurozone (mainly) and other countries Ten euro 10 euro 127 67 First series: hologram stripe with perforations, reflective glossy stripe, EURion constellation, watermarks, raised printing, microprinting, ultraviolet ink, security thread, matted surface, see-through number, barcodes and serial number Europa series: portrait watermark, portrait hologram, emerald numberhttp://www.ecb.europa.eu/euro/banknotes/security/html/index.en.html ECB: Security features 9 July 2015 European Central Bank ecb.int Cotton fibre 1999–2013 (1st series)December 2024Since 2013 (Europa series)December 2024 EUR 10 obverse (2014 issue).png Arch in romanesque architecture Robert Kalina (1st series)http://www.ecb.int/euro/banknotes/html/design.en.html Banknotes design European Central Bank ECB.int 13 October 2011 February 1996 dead 10 May 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130510081134/http://www.ecb.int/euro/banknotes/html/design.en.html Reinhold Gerstetter (Europa series)http://www.new-euro-banknotes.eu/Europa-Series/Europa-Series-Design Europa series design - ECB - Our Money www.new-euro-banknotes.eu 6 August 2013 2013 3 December 1996 (1st series)13 January 2014 (Europa series)http://www.ecb.int/euro/banknotes/europa/html/index.en.html ECB: Europa series ECB 24 June 2013 2013 EUR 10 reverse (2014 issue).png Bridge in romanesque architecture and map of Europe Robert Kalina (1st series)Reinhold Gerstetter (Europa series) 3 December 1996 (1st series)13 January 2014 (Europa series) The ten-euro note (€10) is the second-lowest value euro banknote and has been used since the introduction of the euro (in its cash form) in 2002.https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/smgpubs/access/97637858.html?dids=97637858:97637858&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jan+01%2C+2002&author=Alf+Young%3B+on+Tuesday&pub=The+Herald&desc=Witnessing+a+milestone+in+European+history&pqatl=google Witnessing a milestone in European history Back Issue The Herald 1 January 2002 23 October 2011 1 August 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180801190239/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/smgpubs/access/97637858.html?dids=97637858:97637858&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Jan+01,+2002&author=Alf+Young;+on+Tuesday&pub=The+Herald&desc=Witnessing+a+milestone+in+European+history&pqatl=google dead The note is the official currency of 21 of the member states of the European Union, which are part of the Eurozone. The 21 Eurozone members are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Spain. A number of non-EU member states, namely Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, and Vatican City have formal agreements with the EU to use the euro as their official currency and issue their own coins. In addition, Kosovo and Montenegro have adopted the euro unilaterally. The countries that use the euro have a total population of about 350 million currently.* https://www.ecb.europa.eu/euro/intro/html/index.en.html ECB: Map of euro area 1 January 2023 25 November 2024 ECB ecb.int http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:L:2002:142:0059:0073:EN:PDF By monetary agreement between France (acting for the EC) and Monaco 31 May 2002 30 May 2010 http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:C:2001:209:0001:0004:EN:PDF By monetary agreement between Italy (acting for the EC) and San Marino 27 July 2001 30 May 2010 http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:C:2001:299:0001:0004:EN:PDF By monetary agreement between Italy (acting for the EC) and Vatican City 25 October 2001 30 May 2010 https://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:C:2011:369:0001:0013:EN:PDF By monetary agreement between European Union and the Principality of Andorra 17 December 2011 25 November 2024 In April 2026, there were approximately 3 198 000 000 ten euro banknotes in circulation around the eurozone. It is the fourth most widely circulated denomination, accounting for 10.2% of the total banknotes.http://sdw.ecb.europa.eu/reports.do?node=1000004111 ECB Statistical Data Warehouse, Reports>ECB/Eurosystem policy>Banknotes and coins statistics>1.Euro banknotes>1.1 Quantities ECB European Central Bank 9 October 2018 12 January 2021 https://web.archive.org/web/20210112140055/https://sdw.ecb.europa.eu/reports.do?node=1000004111 dead Estimates suggest that the average life of a ten euro banknote is about 1.5 years before it is replaced due to wear.https://www.banque-france.fr/en/banknotes/issuing-and-maintaining-quality-euro-banknotes-and-coins/circulation-euro-banknotes Circulation of euro banknotes 4 October 2016 La Banque de France It is the second-smallest note measuring 127 × 67 mm with a pink colour scheme.http://www.ecb.int/euro/banknotes/html/index.en.html ECB: Banknotes European Central Bank European Central Bank 2002 13 October 2011 The ten euro banknotes depict bridges and arches/doorways in romanesque architecture (between the 11th and 12th centuries). The ten euro note contains several complex security features such as watermarks, invisible ink, holograms and microprinting that document its authenticity. The design of the Europa series 10 euro banknote was revealed on 13 January 2014 and launched on 23 September 2014.https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/date/2014/html/pr140113.en.html New €10 banknote unveiled in Frankfurt today History History of the euro The euro was founded on 1 January 1999, when it became the currency of over 300 million people in Europe.http://www.ecb.int/euro/intro/html/index.en.html ECB: Introduction ECB ECB 12 November 2020 21 October 2011 For the first three years of its existence it was an invisible currency, only used in accountancy. euro cash was not introduced until 1 January 2002, when it replaced the national banknotes and coins of the countries in eurozone 12, such as the Italian lira and the German mark. Slovenia joined the eurozone on 1 January 2007,http://ec.europa.eu/economy_finance/focuson/focuson9120_en.htm Slovenia joins the euro area - European Commission European Commission 16 June 2011 6 August 2013 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130911232930/http://ec.europa.eu/economy_finance/focuson/focuson9120_en.htm 11 September 2013 Cyprus and Malta on 1 January 2008,https://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/7165622.stm Cyprus and Malta adopt the euro - BBC NEWS BBC News 1 January 2008 British Broadcasting Corporation 6 August 2013 Slovakia on 1 January 2009,http://www.businessweek.com/stories/2008-12-31/slovakia-joins-decade-old-euro-zonebusinessweek-business-news-stock-market-and-financial-advice https://archive.today/20130806122707/http://www.businessweek.com/stories/2008-12-31/slovakia-joins-decade-old-euro-zonebusinessweek-business-news-stock-market-and-financial-advice dead 6 August 2013 Slovakia Joins Decade-Old Euro Zone - Businessweek Bloomberg Businessweek 31 December 2008 Bloomberg 6 August 2013 Kubosova, Lucia Estonia on 1 January 2011,http://www.rte.ie/news/2010/0713/133287-euro/ Estonia to join euro zone in 2011 RTÉ News 13 July 2010 Radió Teilifís Éireann 6 August 2013 Latvia on 1 January 2014,https://www.wsj.com/articles/SB10001424127887324507404578595440293862344 Latvia Gets Green Light to Join Euro Zone -WSJ.com Wall Street Journal Wall Street Journal 9 July 2013 31 July 2013 Van Tartwijk, Maarten Kaza, Juris Lithuania on 1 January 2015, Croatia on 1 January 2023https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/date/2023/html/ecb.pr230101~2046d0fd6f.en.html Croatia joins the euro area European Central Bank January 2023 10 September 2023 and Bulgaria on 1 January 2026.https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/date/2026/html/ecb.pr260101~c830245e42.en.html Bulgaria joins the euro area European Central Bank January 2026 16 May 2026 The changeover period The changeover period during which the former currencies' notes and coins were exchanged for those of the euro lasted about two months, going from 1 January 2002 until 28 February 2002. The official date on which the national currencies ceased to be legal tender varied from member state to member state. The earliest date was in Germany, where the mark officially ceased to be legal tender on 31 December 2001, though the exchange period lasted for two months more. Even after the old currencies ceased to be legal tender, they continued to be accepted by national central banks for periods ranging from ten years to forever.http://www.centralbank.ie/about-us/Documents/PRESSKIT%20-%2010th%20anniversary%20of%20the%20euro.pdf Press kit - tenth anniversary of the euro banknotes and coins Central Bank of Ireland ECB 2011 21 August 2012 14 November 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20121114220243/http://www.centralbank.ie/about-us/Documents/PRESSKIT%20-%2010th%20anniversary%20of%20the%20euro.pdf dead Changes right vertical 220 Design for the first series of ten euro notes EUR 10 obverse (2002 issue).jpg 220 Obverse EUR 10 reverse (2002 issue).jpg 220 Reverse Notes printed before November 2003 bear the signature of the first President of the European Central Bank, Wim Duisenberg, who was replaced on 1 November 2003 by Jean-Claude Trichet, whose signature appears on issues from November 2003 to March 2012. Notes issued from March 2012 to July 2020 bear the signature of the third President, Mario Draghi.https://numistoria.altervista.org/blog/?p=10117 The signature of Mario Draghi on euro banknotes 13 January 2011 7 December 2024 Notes issued since July 2020 bear the signature of the fourth President, Christine Lagarde.First euro banknote signed by Christine Lagarde, ECB's president https://numismag.com/en/2020/07/07/first-euro-banknote-signed-by-christine-lagarde-ecbs-president/ Pierre 7 July 2020 Numismag Until May 2013 there was only one series of euro notes, however a new series, similar to the first one, was planned to be released.http://www.ecb.int/pub/pdf/other/p041-048_mb200508en.pdf ECB Monthly bulletin- August 2005 - THE EURO BANKNOTES: DEVELOPMENTS AND FUTURE CHALLENGES ecb.int ECB August 2005 21 August 2012 p.43, section 'THE SECOND SERIES OF EURO BANKNOTES' The bank notes would be replaced in ascending order.Eurosystem to introduce second series of euro banknotes – the "Europa" series Therefore, the first new note was the five-euro note that has been in circulation since 2 May 2013. Its new design was made public on 10 January 2013 in the Archaeological Museum of Frankfurt (Germany).Eurosystem unveils the Europa series €5 banknote While broadly similar to the previous notes, minor design changes include an updated map and a hologram of Europa.https://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-08-31/ecb-said-to-use-greek-myth-for-security-on-new-euro-banknotes.html ECB Said to Use Greek Myth for Security on New Euro Notes Bloomberg 1 September 2012 Bloomberg 7 August 2013 Randow Jana Moreover, the new notes reflect the expansion of the European Union; the previous issues do not include the members Cyprus and Malta (Cyprus is off the map to the east and Malta was too small to be depicted http://www.ecb.europa.eu/euro/banknotes/html/index.en.html#main The Euro: Banknotes: Design elements 5 July 2009 European Central Bank European Central Bank The banknotes show a geographical representation of Europe. It excludes islands of less than 400 square kilometres because high-volume offset printing does not permit the accurate reproduction of small design elements.). It would be the first time in which the Bulgarian Cyrillic alphabet would be used on the banknotes as a result of Bulgaria joining the European Union in 2007. Therefore, the new series of Euro banknotes would include "ЕВРО", which is the Bulgarian spelling for EURO as well as the abbreviation "ЕЦБ" (short for Европейска централна банка in Bulgarian).http://www.new-euro-banknotes.eu/Euro-banknotes/Compare/Compare-both-5-banknotes/Superimpose/(cur_bn)/171 Superimpose - ECB - Our Money Our Money 7 August 2013 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20130213051604/http://www.new-euro-banknotes.eu/Euro-banknotes/Compare/Compare-both-5-banknotes/Superimpose/(cur_bn)/171 13 February 2013 dead The design of the Europa series 10 euro banknote was revealed on 13 January 2014 and launched on 23 September 2014. Banknotes from the first series are legal tender and will always retain their value. They will continue to circulate alongside the Europa series until the remaining stocks have been used up.Current banknotes A third series of banknotes, with an entirely new design, is due to be issued by the ECB starting in the late 2020s. Two themes for the new design, "European culture" and "Rivers and birds" were presented in November 2023,https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/date/2023/html/ecb.pr231130~cad7fa27ab.en.html ECB selects "European culture" and "Rivers and birds" as possible themes for future euro banknotes 30 November 2023 Bank European Central with the motifs chosen for each theme and denomination and theme being presented in January 2025. If the former theme is chosen, ten-euro notes will depict the German composer Ludwig van Beethoven on the obverse, and a choir singing at a song festival on the reverse. If the latter theme is chosen, they will depict a kingfisher in a waterfall on the obverse, and the seat of the European Commission on the reverse.https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/pr/date/2025/html/ecb.pr250131~611055a567.en.html ECB selects motifs for future euro banknotes 31 January 2025 European Central Bank 31 January 2025 Design left vertical 150 10 euro banknote under fluorescent light (UV-A) 010euro-uv.JPG 135 10 euro note under UV light (Obverse) Obverse 010euro-uv2.JPG 135 10 euro note under UV light (Reverse) Reverse thumb|right|alt=Printer code on the 10 euro note.|Close up of the printer code on the 10 euro note, showing micro printing, raised lettering and EURion design The ten euro note is the second smallest at 127 mm × 67 mm with a red colour scheme. All bank notes depict bridges and arches/doorways in a different historical European style; the ten euro note shows the Romanesque era (between the 11th and 12th centuries).http://www.ecb.int/euro/banknotes/html/index.en.html ECB: Banknotes ecb.int European Central Bank 2002 5 December 2011 Although Robert Kalina's original designs were intended to show real monuments, for political reasons the bridge and art are merely hypothetical examples of the architectural era.https://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/static/slideshow/money_talks/slide2.stm Money talks - the new Euro cash December 1996 13 October 2011 BBC News Like all euro notes, it contains the denomination, the EU flag, the signature of the president of the ECB and the initials of said bank in different EU languages, a map of Europe, a depiction of EU territories overseas, the stars from the EU flag and twelve security features as listed below. thumb|right|alt=10 euro note picture by a camera with no IR filter and normal photo for comparison on the right.|Comparison of a note under infrared light (left), and a note under normal light (right) Security features (first series) As a lower value note, the security features of the ten euro note are not as high as the other denominations, however, it is protected by: A hologram,http://www.ecb.int/euro/html/security_features.en.html ECB: Security Features 22 October 2011 European Central Bank ecb.int 2002 https://web.archive.org/web/20120830025720/http://www.ecb.int/euro/html/security_features.en.html 30 August 2012 dead tilt the note and one should see the hologram image change between the value and a window or doorway, but in the background, one should see rainbow-coloured concentric circles of micro-letters moving from the centre to the edges of the patch.http://www.ecb.int/euro/banknotes/security/tilt/html/index.en.html ECB:Tilt ECB ecb.int 1 January 2002 22 October 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20121019082551/http://www.ecb.int/euro/banknotes/security/tilt/html/index.en.html 19 October 2012 dead A EURion constellation, Special printing processes give the euro notes their unique feel. A glossy stripe, tilt the note and a glossy stripe showing the value numeral and the euro symbol will appear. Watermarks, it appears when the banknote is against the light. Raised printing, special methods of printing makes the ink feel raised or thicker in the main image, the lettering and the value numerals on the front of the banknotes. To feel the raised print, run your finger over it or scratch it gently with your fingernail.http://www.ecb.int/euro/banknotes/security/feel/html/index.en.html ECB: Feel ECB ecb.int 1 January 2011 22 October 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111021234601/http://www.ecb.int/euro/banknotes/security/feel/html/index.en.html 21 October 2011 dead Ultraviolet ink, Under ultraviolet light, the paper itself should not glow, fibres embedded in the paper should appear, and should be coloured red, blue and green, the European Union flag looks green and has orange stars, the ECB President signature turns green, the large stars and small circles on the front glow and the European map, a bridge and the value numeral on the back appear in yellow.http://www.ecb.int/euro/banknotes/security/additional/html/index.en.html ECB: Additional features ECB ecb.int 1 January 2002 22 October 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111023172924/http://www.ecb.int/euro/banknotes/security/additional/html/index.en.html 23 October 2011 dead Microprinting, On numerous areas of the banknotes you can see microprinting, for example, inside the "ΕΥΡΩ" (EURO in Greek characters) on the front. You will need a magnifying glass to see it. The tiny text is sharp, and not blurred. A security thread, The security thread is embedded in the banknote paper. Hold the banknote against the light - the thread will appear as a dark stripe. The word "EURO" and the value can be seen in tiny letters on the stripe.http://www.ecb.int/euro/banknotes/security/look/html/index.en.html ECB: Look ECB ecb.int 1 January 2002 22 October 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111023172929/http://www.ecb.int/euro/banknotes/security/look/html/index.en.html 23 October 2011 dead Perforations, Hold the banknote against the light. You should see perforations in the hologram which will form the € symbol. You should also see small numbers showing the value. A matted surface, the note paper is made out of pure cotton, which feels crisp and firm, but not limp or waxy. Barcodes, A serial number. Security features (Europa series) Watermark: When the note is held under a normal light source, a portrait of Europa and an electrotype denomination appear on either side. Portrait Hologram: When the note is tilted, the silver-coloured holographic stripe reveals the portrait of Europa-the same one as in the watermark. The stripe also reveals a window and the value of the banknote. Emerald Number: When the note is tilted, the number on the note displays an effect of light that moves up and down. The number also changes colour from emerald green to deep blue. Raised Printing: On the front of the note, there is a series of short raised lines on the left and right edges. The main edge, the lettering and the large value numeral also feel thicker. Security Thread: When the note is held against the light, the security thread appears as a dark line. The Euro symbol (€) and the value of the banknote can be seen in tiny white lettering in the thread. Microprint: Tiny letters which can be read with a magnifying glass. The letters should be sharp, not blurred. Ultraviolet ink: Some parts of the banknote shine when under UV or UV-C light. These are the stars in the flag, the small circles, the large stars and several other areas on the front. On the back, a quarter of a circle in the centre as well as several other areas glow green. The horizontal serial number and a stripe appear in red. Infrared light: Under infrared light, the emerald number, the right side of the main image and the silvery stripe are visible on the obverse of the banknote, while on the reverse, only the denomination and the horizontal serial number are visible. Circulation The European Central Bank is closely monitoring the circulation and stock of the euro coins and banknotes. It is a task of the Eurosystem to ensure an efficient and smooth supply of euro notes and to maintain their integrity throughout the euro area. In December 2025, there were 3,204,664,144 ten euro banknotes in circulation around the eurozone.https://www.ecb.europa.eu/stats/policy_and_exchange_rates/banknotes+coins/circulation/html/index.en.html ECB: Banknotes and coins circulation ECB 7 May 2022 European Central Bank for €32,046,641,440. This is a net number, i.e. the number of banknotes issued by the Eurosystem central banks, without further distinction as to who is holding the currency issued, thus also including the stocks held by credit institutions. Besides the date of the introduction of the first set to January 2002, the publication of figures is more significant through the maximum number of banknotes raised each year. The number is higher the end of the year, except for this note in 2002. The figures are as follows (3 November 2017): Date Banknotes € Value Date Banknotes € Value January 2002 December 2008 December 2003 December 2009 December 2004 December 2010 December 2005 December 2011 December 2006 December 2012 December 2007 December 2013 In September 2014, a new 'Europe' series was issued. The first series of notes were issued in conjunction with those for a few weeks in the series 'Europe' until existing stocks are exhausted, then gradually withdrawn from circulation. Both series thus run parallel but the proportion tends inevitably to a sharp decrease in the first series. Date Banknotes € Value Series '1' remainder € Value Proportion December 2014 60.7% December 2015 26.1% December 2016 18.3% December 2017 14.4% December 2018 12.1% December 2019 11.1% December 2020 10.1% December 2021 9.6% December 2022 8.7% December 2023 8.0% December 2024 6.7% December 2025 6.3% The latest figures provided by the ECB are the following: Date Banknotes € Value Series '1' remainder € Value Proportion April 2026 6.2% Legal information Legally, both the European Central Bank and the central banks of the eurozone countries have the right to issue the 7 different euro banknotes. In practice, only the national central banks of the zone physically issue and withdraw euro banknotes. The European Central Bank does not have a cash office and is not involved in any cash operations. Tracking There are several communities of people at European level, most of which is EuroBillTracker,http://en.eurobilltracker.com/about/ EuroBillTracker - About this site 1 January 2002 21 October 2011 Philippe Girolami, Anssi Johansson, Marko Schilde EuroBillTracker https://web.archive.org/web/20130507044301/http://en.eurobilltracker.com/about/ 7 May 2013 live that, as a hobby, it keeps track of the euro banknotes that pass through their hands, to keep track and know where they travel or have travelled. The aim is to record as many notes as possible to know details about its spread, like from where and to where they travel in general, follow it up, like where a ticket has been seen in particular, and generate statistics and rankings, for example, in which countries there are more tickets. EuroBillTracker has registered over 155 million notes as of May 2016,http://en.eurobilltracker.com/stats/ EuroBillTracker - Statistics 1 January 2002 21 October 2011 Philippe Girolami, Anssi Johansson, Marko Schilde EuroBillTracker worth more than €2.897 billion. References 30em External links Category:Euro banknotes Category:Ten-base-unit banknotes