Organizer The European Central Bank (ECB)

Location European Union

Deadline

• Application start date: July 15, 2025
• Application deadline: August 18, 2025 (12:00 CET)
• Final design decision: Expected by the end of 2026

Competition Category

• Banknote Design
• Themes: "European culture" or "Rivers and birds"

Eligibility Graphic designers residing in the European Union

Entry Fee Not mentioned in the reference material

Prizes/Awards Specific monetary awards are not mentioned. Selected designers will be invited to participate in the second phase to submit their design proposals . The winning design will be featured on the future euro banknotes

Core Introduction The European Central Bank has launched a public contest inviting designers residing in the EU to design the future euro banknotes . Designs should be based on one of two themes: "European culture" or "Rivers and birds" . The contest consists of an application phase and a design proposal phase, with