| (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 | |
 | |
| Design | Window in Renaissance architecture[4] |
| Designer | Robert Kalina (1st series)[5] Reinhold Gerstetter (Europa series)[6] |
| Design date | 3 December 1996 (1st series)[5] 5 July 2016 (Europa series)[7] |
| Reverse | |
 | |
| Design | Bridge in Renaissance architecture and map of Europe[4] |
| Designer | Robert Kalina (1st series)[5] Reinhold Gerstetter (Europa series)[6] |
| Design date | 3 December 1996 (1st series)[5] 5 July 2016 (Europa series)[7] |
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.[8] The note is used in the 25 countries (and Kosovo) that have it as their sole currency (with 24 legally adopting it), which countries have a total population of about 350 million currently.[9] 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.[10] Estimates suggest that the average life of a fifty euro banknote is about four years before it is replaced due to wear.[11]
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.[12] The new 50 note was released on 4 April 2017.[13][14]
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- ^ a b "Europa series design - ECB - Our Money". www.new-euro-banknotes.eu. 2013. Retrieved 6 August 2013.
- ^ a b "ECB: Europa series". ECB. 2013. Retrieved 24 June 2013.
- ^ "Witnessing a milestone in European history". The Herald. Back Issue. 1 January 2002. Archived from the original on 8 November 2012. Retrieved 23 October 2011.
- ^ * "ECB: Map of euro area". ECB. ecb.int. 1 January 2023. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
- "By monetary agreement between France (acting for the EC) and Monaco". 31 May 2002. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
- "By monetary agreement between Italy (acting for the EC) and San Marino". 27 July 2001. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
- "By monetary agreement between Italy (acting for the EC) and Vatican City". 25 October 2001. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
- "By monetary agreement between European Union and the Principality of Andorra". 17 December 2011. Retrieved 25 November 2024.
- ^ "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.