Euro cash
Cash symbolises freedom and reliability. The OeNB sees to it that euro cash remains widely available, easily accessible and widely accepted – also in future. Together with our partners in the Eurosystem, we make sure that euro banknotes and coins continue to be secure, modern and sustainable means of payment.
Euro cash – modern, safe, relatable
Cash occupies a unique position when it comes to payments. It can be used instantly, it is anonymous and available at any time, and it works without any technical infrastructure. As a physical means of payment, it builds trust, helps people control their expenses and remains reliable even in times of crisis. Cash thus fulfils an important social function that goes far beyond the mere act of making payments. At the same time, cash safeguards our freedom of choice, protects our privacy and enables independent financial decisions.
In this section
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Key facts
What makes cash so unique? What is the OeNB’s stance on cash? Must shops accept cash?
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Euro banknotes and coins
What do euro banknotes look like? What makes euro banknotes so secure? What Austrian EUR 2 commemorative coins are there?
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Cash supply
How does the OeNB ensure the supply of cash? Who prints euro banknotes? How is euro cash put into circulation? And how much of it is in circulation?
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Cash services
What to do with damaged euro banknotes? What to do if you come across counterfeits? Does the OeNB exchange your Austrian schillings for euro?
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