Signature Change

New euro banknotes bear the signature "Trichet", old ones the signature "Duisenberg."

All banknotes of any denomination printed and issued after November 1, 2003, when Jean-Claude Trichet succeeded Willem F. Duisenberg as President of the European Central Bank, bear the signature "Trichet."


  • Signature Duisenberg

    Signature Duisenberg 

  • Signature Trichet

    Signature Trichet 

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  • Signature Duisenberg – UV

    Signature Duisenberg under UV light 

  • Signature Trichet – UV

    Signature Trichet under UV light 

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