The future euro banknotes are taking shape and, this time, it will be European citizens themselves who have the final say. On Thursday, the European Central Bank presented the ten finalist designs from which the new banknotes will be chosen. The ECB opens a public vote to choose the euro's new lookThe ten finalist designs were presented by European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde, who invited Europeans to take part in choosing the euro's new look. The €5 banknote would feature Maria Callas, the renowned Greek-American soprano who revolutionised the world of opera. The nature-themed design for the €10 banknote, presented on Thursday 23 July 2026 in Frankfurt, Germany - AP PhotoThe other proposal: Europe's symbolic birdsThe alternative theme focuses on nature.