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Governor's Corner
Insights from Governor Martin Kocher on current economic and monetary policy developments
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Almost half of all euro banknotes in circulation are EUR 50 banknotes.
Learn more about euro cash circulation.
Learn moreThe designs on euro banknotes reflect shared European values:
- front: windows and gateways symbolise openness and cooperation in Europe
- twelve stars: represent unity, harmony and solidarity
- back: bridges symbolise connections between people in Europe and Europe’s links with the wider world
Learn more about the design of euro banknotes.
If all euro banknotes in circulation were placed end to end, they would stretch a distance equivalent to roughly 9.9 times the distance between the earth and the moon.
Placed side by side, they would cover 285 km2, enough to cover the cities Graz and Linz entirely.
If all euro coins in circulation were lined up, they would stretch 7.2 times the distance between the earth and the moon.
Learn more about euro cash circulation.
Learn moreOn 1 July 1762, Empress Maria Theresa authorised the issuance of the first interest-free paper money, known as the “Wiener-Stadt-Banco-Zettel”. One reason for their introduction was the difficulty of transporting large quantities of coins.
Learn more about Austria’s monetary history.
Learn moreAlmost half of all euro banknotes in circulation are EUR 50 banknotes.
Learn more about euro cash circulation.
Learn moreThe designs on euro banknotes reflect shared European values:
- front: windows and gateways symbolise openness and cooperation in Europe
- twelve stars: represent unity, harmony and solidarity
- back: bridges symbolise connections between people in Europe and Europe’s links with the wider world
Learn more about the design of euro banknotes.
If all euro banknotes in circulation were placed end to end, they would stretch a distance equivalent to roughly 9.9 times the distance between the earth and the moon.
Placed side by side, they would cover 285 km2, enough to cover the cities Graz and Linz entirely.
If all euro coins in circulation were lined up, they would stretch 7.2 times the distance between the earth and the moon.
Learn more about euro cash circulation.
Learn moreOn 1 July 1762, Empress Maria Theresa authorised the issuance of the first interest-free paper money, known as the “Wiener-Stadt-Banco-Zettel”. One reason for their introduction was the difficulty of transporting large quantities of coins.
Learn more about Austria’s monetary history.
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