The winner of the graphic concourse for the
realization of the bank-notes in Euro is the Austrian
artist Robert Kalina, graphic with the Austrian National
Bank. The plans are inspired to the theme "Age and
Styles of Europe" and they represent seven different
architectural styles tied to as much historic and cultural
periods europeans.
_____________ 5 Euro Measure: 120 x 62 mm Colour: Grey Architectural Style:
Classic
____________ 10 Euro Measure: 127 x 67 mm Colour: Red Architectural Style:
Romanesque
____________ 20 Euro Measure: 133 x 72 mm Colour: Blue Architectural Style:
Gothic
____________ 50 Euro Measure: 140 x 77 mm Colour: Bright Orange Architectural Style:
Renaissance
___________ 100 Euro Measure: 147 x 82 mm Colour: Green Architectural Style:
Baroque and Rococς
___________ 200 Euro Measure: 153 x 82 mm Colour: Yellow-Brown Architectural Style:
Age of the Iron and of the Glass
___________ 500 Euro Measure: 160 x 82 mm Colour: Purple Architectural Style:
Architecture of the XX Century
Architectural Styles Represented:
On the back of the bank-notes are represented window and portal
that symbolize the opening spirit and of cooperation between the
European Countries, while the 12 stars of the European union
symbolizes the dynamism and the harmony of the Contemporary
Europe. The toward of the banknote represents a bridge in the
characteristic style of the architectural style which she's
reported. The bridge symbolizes the cooperation grasp and
existing communication between the European citizens and between
the Europe and the rest of the world.
