The new 20 euro note begins circulating today, with a number of important security features.
The note is official currency in the 19 Eurozone countries, alongside the old 20 euro note.
Director of currency with the Central Bank Paul Molumby says you can check it with Feel, Look and Tilt:
FEEL
Feel of the paper – Feel the banknote. It is crisp and firm.
Raised print – the main image, the lettering and the large value numeral feel thicker.
What’s new - On the new banknote, there is a series of short raised lines on the left and right edges.
LOOK
Portrait – Look at the banknote against the light. A faint image showing the value of the banknote and a window becomes visible.
What’s new? – On the new banknote, a portrait of Europa is also visible.
Security Thread - Look at the banknote against the light. The security thread appears as a dark stripe and the value of the banknote can be seen in tiny white lettering.
What’s new? - The € symbol can be seen in the security thread on the new banknote, while the word ‘EURO’ appears in the banknotes of the first series.
TILT
Hologram - Tilt the banknote. The silvery stripe on the right reveals the value of the banknote and the € symbol.
What’s new – Portrait hologram on the new banknote, a portrait of Europa and a window also appear.
Emerald number - tilt the banknote. On the new banknote, the shiny number in the bottom left corner displays an effect of the light that moves up and down. The number also changes colour from emerald green to deep blue.
