This contest is organised in two phases and ends with two lists of winning designs (one list per theme). In Phase 1, the ECB is seeking suitable candidates that will, if selected, be invited to participate in the design phase (Phase 2) of this design contest. Applications are accepted until 18 August 2025 noon.
Design contest for the future Euro Banknotes
As announced in the Official Journal of the European Union, the European Central Bank (ECB) is seeking suitable candidates to participate in the design contest for the future euro banknote series. Applicants may apply for one or both themes proposed for the future euro banknotes: European culture and/or Rivers and birds.
Please familiarise yourself with the Call for Applications document published on the procurement section of the ECB website before applying.
Contest documents and questions
The official documents for the contest can be retrieved from the procurement section of the ECB website (link above). This site also holds a FAQ document.