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The ECB said the first revamp of euro bank notes since their launch 23 years ago is designed to make them more appealing and relatable

Beethoven or birds? ECB seeks ideas for new bank notes

The European Central Bank is seeking a new design for euro bank notes, with possible subjects including great cultural figures like German composer Ludwig van Beethoven, or birds and rivers.

Business • 31 Jan

De La Rue designed the new King Charles III polymer banknotes in collaboration with the Bank of England

De La Rue explores options as it draws up new proposals

British banknote maker De La Rue said today it is looking at strategic options and has been in talks with several parties that have made proposals or expressed interest in either its authentication or currency businesses.

Business • 30 May 24

The ECB is expected to decide on the final designs, and when to produce and issue the new banknotes, in 2026

ECB picks culture and rivers & birds for new banknotes

The Governing Council of the European Central Bank said it has selected "European culture" and "Rivers and birds" as the possible themes to choose from for future euro banknotes.

Business • 30 Nov 23

De La Rue said the downturn in demand for currency was also causing significant uncertainty in its outlook for 2024

De La Rue warns on profit on weakening cash demand

Struggling British banknote printer De La Rue warned its fiscal 2023 profit was set to miss market expectations and next year's outlook was uncertain, as demand for cash hit its lowest in over two decades.

Business • 12 Apr 23

De La Rue's currency division has benefited from Covid as central banks worldwide had to print trillions of dollars worth of notes to reboot their crisis-hit economies

De La Rue's annual profit soars on cash printing

De La Rue has today posted a 61% surge in annual profit after printing more bank notes and cutting costs under a turnaround plan, with the new financial year off to a good start as performance met the company's expectations.

Business • 26 May 21

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Beethoven or birds? ECB seeks ideas for new bank notes

De La Rue explores options as it draws up new proposals

ECB picks culture and rivers & birds for new banknotes

De La Rue warns on profit on weakening cash demand

De La Rue's annual profit soars on cash printing

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