| (European Union[1]) | |
|---|---|
| Value | 50 euro |
| Width | 140 mm |
| Height | 77 mm |
| Security features | Colour-changing ink, see-through number, hologram patch with perforations, EURion constellation, watermarks, raised printing, ultraviolet ink, microprinting, security thread, matted surface, barcodes and a serial number[2] |
| Material used | 100% pure cotton fibre[2] |
| Years of printing | 1999–2015[3] (1st series) Since 2015 (Europa series)[3] |
| Obverse | |
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| Design | Window in Renaissance architecture[4] |
| Designer | Robert Kalina[5] |
| Design date | 5 July 2016[5] |
| Reverse | |
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| Design | Bridge in Renaissance architecture and map of Europe[4] |
| Designer | Robert Kalina[5] |
| Design date | 5 July 2016[5] |
The fifty euro note (€50) is one of the middle value euro banknotes and has been used since the introduction of the euro (in its cash form) in 2002.[6] The note is used by some 343 million Europeans and in the 25 countries which have the euro as their sole currency (with 23 legally adopting it). In July 2024, there were about 14,712,000,000 fifty euro banknotes in circulation in the eurozone. It is by far the most widely circulated denomination, accounting for almost half (49.0%) of the total banknotes.[7] Estimates suggest that the average life of a fifty euro banknote is about four years before it is replaced due to wear.[8]
It is the fourth smallest note, measuring 140 mm × 77 mm, and has an orange colour scheme.[4] The note depicts bridges and arches/doorways in the Renaissance era (15th and 16th centuries). The €50 note contains several complex security features such as watermarks, invisible ink, holograms and microprinting that document its authenticity.
The full design of the Europa series €50 banknote was revealed on 5 July 2016.[9] The new 50 note was released on 4 April 2017.[10][11]
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- ^ "ECB Statistical Data Warehouse,Reports>ECB/Eurosystem policy>Banknotes and coins statistics>1.Euro banknotes>1.1 Quantities". ECB. European Central Bank.
- ^ "Eurozone's new 5-euro note: Coming to a wallet near you". Deutsche Welle.
- ^ "ECB unveils new €50 banknote". 5 July 2016.
- ^ New €50 banknote starts circulating today
- ^ "New €50 aims to beat counterfeits". Connexion France. 4 April 2017.