ECB Launches Public Vote for New Euro Banknote Designs

The European Central Bank (ECB) has launched an online public survey to select the designs for the next generation of euro banknotes, with voting open through September 21, 2026. The central bank is asking citizens to vote on a series of finalist sketches to determine the visual identity of the currency’s future updates, according to reports from la Repubblica and Il Sole 24 Ore.

ECB Public Voting Process and Deadlines

The ECB is utilizing an online platform to gather citizen input on the finalists for the new banknote designs. According to Eunews, the bank is calling on citizens to participate in the selection process via an online vote. The window for participation remains open until September 21, 2026, as reported by Il Sole 24 Ore and la Repubblica.

This consultative phase allows the public to weigh in on the aesthetic direction of the currency. L’Eco di Bergamo reports that the survey is specifically designed for users to choose the drawings that will feature on the future banknotes.

Selection of Finalist Sketches

The ECB has unveiled the sketches that have reached the finalist stage. These designs represent the potential visual updates to the euro notes. Il Post reports that the initiative focuses on how the new banknotes could look, moving the process from the internal design phase to public scrutiny.

The sketches provided for the vote serve as the primary options from which the final official designs will be derived.