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Insights from Governor Martin Kocher on current economic and monetary policy developments
Cash remains Austria’s most popular payment method, accounting for 55% of all point of sale (POS) transactions.
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Learn moreAlmost half of all euro banknotes in circulation are EUR 50 banknotes.
Learn more about euro cash circulation.
Learn moreThe colours of euro banknotes make it easy to tell the denominations apart:
- EUR 5: grey
- EUR 10: red
- EUR 20: blue
- EUR 50: orange
- EUR 100: green
- EUR 200: yellow
- EUR 500: purple (no longer issued)
Learn more about the design of euro banknotes.
The lifespan of euro banknotes varies by denomination. A EUR 100 banknote can remain in circulation for up to ten years, while lower denominations such as the EUR 5 banknote wear out more quickly because they are used more frequently. To extend durability, a special protective coating is applied to EUR 5, EUR 10 and EUR 20 banknotes.
Learn more about euro banknotes.
Learn moreCash remains Austria’s most popular payment method, accounting for 55% of all point of sale (POS) transactions.
Learn more about payment behaviour in Austria.
Learn moreAlmost half of all euro banknotes in circulation are EUR 50 banknotes.
Learn more about euro cash circulation.
Learn moreThe colours of euro banknotes make it easy to tell the denominations apart:
- EUR 5: grey
- EUR 10: red
- EUR 20: blue
- EUR 50: orange
- EUR 100: green
- EUR 200: yellow
- EUR 500: purple (no longer issued)
Learn more about the design of euro banknotes.
The lifespan of euro banknotes varies by denomination. A EUR 100 banknote can remain in circulation for up to ten years, while lower denominations such as the EUR 5 banknote wear out more quickly because they are used more frequently. To extend durability, a special protective coating is applied to EUR 5, EUR 10 and EUR 20 banknotes.
Learn more about euro banknotes.
Learn more