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    How many people answered the ECB survey on new euro banknotes?

    Public input on the next euro banknotes.

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    Short answer

    About ten million people. The Bank of Finland reported on 23 September 2026 that the ECB's online survey on the ten shortlisted banknote designs received about ten million responses. According to the ECB, 2.6% of the euro area population took part, and two thirds of respondents were under 35. An independent research company also ran a representative survey with the same questions. The results feed into the final design decision.

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    Why

    1. The Bank of Finland reports about ten million responses.
    2. The ECB says 2.6% of the euro area population took part.
    3. Two thirds of respondents were under 35.

    Details

    The Bank of Finland says the new notes are due to be issued gradually from the early 2030s, and current notes keep their value.

    Tip

    The survey is closed. Follow the ECB or the Bank of Finland for the design decision.

    What may differ

    The survey results are one input among several. The jury and a technical assessment also count.

    Common misconception

    The design with the most votes automatically wins.

    What actually happens

    The ECB Governing Council decides, using the surveys, the jury and a technical assessment.

    People also ask

    • Will euro banknotes get a new design?
    • Is a Finnish design among the new euro banknote finalists?
    • Are old euro banknotes still valid?

    Sources

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