The euro adopts a number of advanced anti-counterfeiting technologies, mainly in the following aspects:

(1) Watermark: Euro banknotes all use double watermarks, which are identical to the main characters on each note. Door and window pattern watermarks with the same landscape pattern and white watermarks with denomination numbers.

(2) Security thread: Euro banknotes use a fully buried black security thread. The security thread has the name of the euro (EURO) and the denomination number.

(3) Opposite printing patterns: The irregular graphics in the upper left corner of the front and back of the euro banknotes exactly complement each other to form the denomination numbers, and the matching is accurate and there is no misalignment.

(4) Gravure printing: The denomination numbers, door and window patterns, European Central Bank abbreviations and Braille marks of 200 and 500 euros on the front of the euro banknotes are all printed with engraved gravure printing, which has a distinct concave and convex feel to the touch. .

(5) Pearlescent ink printing pattern: A strip is printed with pearlescent ink in the middle of the back of 5.10 and 20 euros. Different colors can appear at different angles, and the euro symbol and denomination numbers can be seen.

(6) Holographic logo: There is a holographic film strip on the right side of the front of 5.10 and 20 euros. When you change the angle, you can see the bright euro symbol and denomination number; on the right side of the front of 50, 100, 200, 500 euros There is a holographic film block affixed to the lower corner. When you change the angle, you can see the bright main scene pattern and denomination number.

(7) Optically variable denomination numbers: The denomination numbers in the lower right corner of the back of 50, 100, 200, and 500 euros are printed with optically variable ink. When the banknote is tilted at a certain angle, the color changes from purple to olive green. .

(8) Colorless fluorescent fibers: Under ultraviolet light, you can see bright red, blue, and green colorless fluorescent fibers in Euro paper.

(9) Colored fluorescent printing pattern: Under ultraviolet light, the blue ink of the EU flag and the signature of the President of the European Central Bank turns to green; the 12 stars turn from yellow to orange; the map and The bridges will all turn yellow. (10) Gravure-printed microtext: There are microtext printed on the front and back of Euro banknotes. When observed with a magnifying glass, the lines of the microtext on genuine coins are full and clear.

1. The euro was issued on January 1, 2002, in the 12 member countries of the euro area (Belgium, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Finland, Portugal, Austria, Netherlands, Luxembourg) became the only legal tender. The Euro has 7 different banknotes and 8 different coins.

2. The face characteristics of Euro banknotes

Euro banknotes were designed by Robert Kalina of the Austrian Central Bank. The theme is "European Era and Style", describing the long culture of Europe. Architectural styles of 7 periods in history. It also includes a series of anti-counterfeiting features and representative characteristics of each member country. On the obverse of the banknote, windows and arches symbolize European openness and cooperation. The 12 five-stars representing the 12 EU member states symbolize the vitality and harmony of contemporary Europe.