A new €10 banknote was unveiled by the European Central Bank today and will go into circulation on September 23.

The new €10 will be easily recognisable as its design is similar to the €10 of the first series. The design incorporates advances in banknote technology, making the note more resistant to counterfeiting. It will also be more durable.

The banknotes of the Europa series are being introduced gradually over several years.

The ECB’s Executive Board member Yves Mersch , who unveiled the new €10 banknote said it had several new and enhanced security features. For example, like the new €5, it includes a portrait of Europa – a figure from Greek mythology and the origin of the continent’s name – in the hologram and the watermark.

“Today is also a chance to highlight the importance of maintaining people’s trust in the euro. One of the main reasons for introducing a new series of notes is to ensure that everyone who uses them can continue to do so with complete confidence”.

Like the first series of euro banknotes, the new €10 banknote will be very easy to check manually and visually, using the “feel, look and tilt” method. In addition to the portrait of Europa in the hologram and the watermark, the notes include an emerald number, which changes colour from emerald green to deep blue when tilted. The €5 and €10 banknotes of the Europa series are more durable as they have a protective coating. This means that the banknotes will need to be replaced less frequently, thus lowering costs and reducing the impact on the environment. Over time, the Eurosystem will gradually upgrade all the euro banknotes in ascending order.

The Eurosystem is taking steps to support the adaptation of cash-handling machines and authentication devices by the September launch date.