Bank of Italy (Banca d`Italia), Rome, Italy (1926-date)Banque de France, FranceBundesdruckerei (Reichsdruckerei), Berlin, Germany (1879-date)Currency Centre (Central Bank of Ireland), Sandyford, Dublin, Ireland (1974-date)Fábrica Nacional de Moneda y Ti
On the front are shown windows and doorways. They symbolise the European spirit of openness and cooperation. The banknote shows the architectural style from the Gothic period in Europe`s history, but does not show any actual existing monuments or bridges.
Reverse description
The bridges on the reverse of the Europa banknotes symbolize communication between the people of Europe and between Europe and the rest of the world. The reverse also contains a map of Europe surrounded by the 12 stars of the European flag.
Signature(s)
Mario Draghi, Christine Lagarde,
Protection type
Watermark
Protection description
Portrait of Europa (a figure from Greek mythology), value of the
banknote and window.
Obverse lettering
BCE ECB ЕЦБ EZB EKP ΕΚΤ EKB BĊE EBC
2015
20
EURO
ΕΥΡΩ
ЕВРО
