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0 Euro 'Memo Euro' Leipzig
| Issuer | Euroscope (private issue) |
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| Year | 2018 |
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| Value | 0 Euro (0 EUR) |
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| Reverse lettering | MEMO EURO SCOPE |
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| Protection description | A vertical strip of holographic foil patches applied to the centre of the reverse, producing a metallic colour-shifting effect. |
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| Comments |
Memo Euros — sometimes called "souvenir euros" — emerged after the European Central Bank clarified in 2017 that zero-denomination collector notes did not fall under its currency reproduction rules, opening a commercial gap that dozens of private issuers rushed to fill. Euroscope, one of the earlier and more prolific operators in this space, produced regional editions tied to German cities as tourist retail items, sold primarily through museum shops and visitor centers.
The holographic strip is genuine security film, sourced from currency-grade suppliers — a deliberate choice to make the object feel authentic in-hand, which is precisely the point of the product.