ECB unveils proposed motifs for next generation of Euro banknotes (greekcitytimes.com)

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The European Central Bank (ECB) has unveiled proposed motifs for the next generation of Euro banknotes, centered on European nature and culture — including rivers, birds, and abstract landscapes — replacing the current architectural themes.

Public submissions during the consultation phase have included proposals such as Miguel de Cervantes, Marie Curie, and Leonardo da Vinci, reflecting citizen interest in honoring cultural icons. The ECB has not endorsed any individual portraits, emphasizing pan-European symbolism and inclusivity.

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[-] zuzpapi@lemmy.world 5 points 1 month ago

It would be better, if they opt for something everyone knows.

Perhaps, some of the EU buildings ? Like the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), the European Central Bank (ECB) , the Strasbourg building seat of the European Parliament, etc…

Also, since they are leaning towards landscapes, it can be the ones we identify the most like the Mediterranean Sea and with the word peace translated into some of the EU languages on the other side of the banknote.

I know my proposals are not creative, but damn… there are options definitely.

[-] Microw@piefed.zip 4 points 1 month ago

EU buildings is a bad idea IMO, it reinforces this bad idea that "the EU is these people in Brussels".

[-] zuzpapi@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

The ones I shared are not in Brussels 🥲

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