Robert Kalina    
abstract/modern
      The concept focuses on three key elements of the new banknotes:  
• THE 12 STARS OF THE EU
replacing national elements, giving the new currency a home


• THE DENOMINATION AND SECURITY FEATURES
significantly enhancing the confidence of European consumers

• COMPUTER ARTWORK AS AN ABSTRACT/FIGURATIVE ELEMENT
achieving greater emotional depth


This creates a clear balance between the technological and aesthetic requirements. The banknotes tell the story of the EU flag itself, with front and reverse combining to form the perfect circle of stars.

Front: the denomination is used as a figurative element,
highlighted by a graphical background which provides the link to scientific/computer artwork.

Reverse: against the background of computer artwork, the
circle of stars is completed to create the European flag.