The second series of Euro notes is in front of the door. The ECB starts the exchange of all Bank notes with the 5-EUR-sham.

On 2. In may 2013, the new note is already in circulation.

The new security features are:

1. Intaglio printing,

2. Portrait Watermark,

3. Foil strip with a portrait hologram,

4. Emerald number,

5. Security thread