The European Central Bank (ECB) has unveiled (17th September) their two remaining denominations that will undergo an update in terms of design and security features. Begun in2013 with the €5 banknote, the ECB introduced the new "Europa" series which updated the designs that were in use since the first euro-denominated banknotes entitled "Ages andStyles," designed by Robert Kalina, that went into circulation on the 1st January 2002.

The two new 2019-dated notes retain their trademark colours of green for the €100 and yellow for the €200 denomination, but one significant change for these notes is that theywill now be a different size. Both denominations are now the same height as the €50 banknote, with their length remaining unchanged - the longer the note, the higher the value.Since the €50, €100, and €200 banknotes are now the same height, this alteration means they can be more easily handled and processed by machines. They will also fit better inpeople's wallets and last longer, as they will be subject to less wear and tear. The signature of both banknotes will include that of ECB President Mario Draghi, in office since2011, and whose term is to expire in November 2019.

The new €100 and €200 banknotes make use of new and innovative security features. Just like the other denominations, these new notes are easy to check when using the "feel,look, and tilt" method first introduced with the earlier euro banknote series. At the top of the silvery stripe is a satellite hologram which shows small euro symbols that movearound the note's numeric value and become clearer under direct light. The silvery stripe also shows the portrait of Europa, the architectural motif and a large euro symbol. Thenew €100 and €200 banknotes also feature an enhanced emerald number which can be seen to the lower left on the front side of the notes. While the emerald number itself is presenton all the other notes of the Europa series, this enhanced version also shows euro symbols inside the numerals.

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European Central Bank unveils new €200and €100 banknotes as part of current Europa series(http://world.mintnewsblog.com/2018/09/european-central-bank-unveils-new-e200-and-e100-banknotes-as-part-of-current-europa-series/)

The new bills have also been updated to include the latest anti-counterfeiting features, including an improved "satellite" hologram of small euro symbols, while alsobeing reduced in size to match the height of the €50 bill. That means notes will only be distinguishable by their length, with the longer ones bearing a higher value.

To read the complete article, see:
European Central Bank unveils new €100 and €200 banknotes(https://www.dw.com/en/european-central-bank-unveils-new-100-and-200-banknotes/a-45525992)

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New 100 and 200 euro notes unveiled (https://www.bbc.com/news/business-45553129)