Signs currencies - is a kind of grapheme, which are constructed from the individual letters of the Latin alphabet or the Cyrillic alphabet.Some of them have resulted from the improvement of writing, such as the pound and the Russian ruble.Others - as a result of decisions of the authorities (the icons of the dollar and the euro, the Indian rupee and the Armenian Dram).But they all have the same goal - as briefly as possible, and to designate a unique currency.
Euro Euro - this is the official currency of the countries of the "euro area" of the European Union.Probably every one of you knows what it looks like the euro symbol.Photo themselves banknotes and coins can still be seen on the Internet and in print publications.
introduction of this currency in the clearing accounts at January 1, 1999, cash - exactly three years later.By 2014, the euro became the currency of 18 countries (out of 27) of the European Union.Like any other currency, the euro has its own means of individualization.Literal code - EUR and euro symbol - €.Why is this?This was on.
What is the euro symbol?
as the basis for the graphic symbol of the euro took the Greek letter "epsilon".This letter "€" is very similar to the English version «E» - the first letter in the word "Europe".
In 1996, the European Commission adopted the sign, it has announced that it is a combination of the Greek "Ypsilon", which symbolizes the importance of European civilization, as well as the letter "E" - meaning Europe.
As for the two parallel lines intersecting the icon, they are not accidental.The lines symbolize the stability of the euro as a cash currency.By the way, thanks to this direct icon is very similar to the euro symbol "is", which is part of the Slavic alphabet "round Glagolitic."
controversy surrounding the euro
icon euro is probably the only graphic symbol, which caused a huge amount of controversy and criticism.To begin with, though, and this symbol was officially registered not so long ago, the story of its origin is cloudy and dark.
According to the official version, this symbol was selected in two stages.Initially, it was proposed ten options icon.Then, through interviews and surveys of public opinion, voting and so on. D. Was chosen two most acceptable candidate.They were submitted to the European Commission, which ultimately determined the winner (€) and adopted it as an official currency symbol.The authors of this character has been recognized as a team of four people.However, their names were kept secret.
But the official version of the contested Arthur Eisenmenger - once a leading graphic designer of the European Union.He argues that the author of this symbol since the mid-70s.According to him, he created the character as a general designation in Europe.So, who's right, it is still not known.
A formal presentation of the euro symbol has received December 12, 1996.At the same time the International Standards Organization has registered for the official abbreviation EUR - EUR.
Banknotes and coins
Euro comes in the form of banknotes and coins.This currency is valid on the territory of all member countries of the Eurozone.
Coins are issued in the following denominations: 1 and 2 euros, as well as cents - 5, 10, 20 and 50. Coins are made of copper alloy, and they are views of European cities.
Banknotes have bright and unusual design.Issued banknotes in the following denominations: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500. In some countries, the latter two are not issued, but still they can easily pay.
Figures on the bills do not change with the time of their creation - this image of windows, bridges, gates, twelve stars, the map of Europe and the European Union flag.Windows and gates symbolize the openness of the European nation, 12 stars - the harmony and dynamism, and bridges - the unity of Europe.Various architectural buildings and structures - is a reference to a variety of European styles (baroque, renaissance, classical, modern, and others).The design of all denominations came up with an artist of the national park of Austria, Robert Kalina.
Check banknotes for the falsity
Denominations EUR protected by a special serial number, which is present on each banknote.Number - it is eleven digits and one letter.There is a trick.When adding all eleven digits should definitely get a two-digit number.No more and no less.Check on.Now you need to add up the numbers in sequence, of which it is a two-digit number.The result should be a single digit.
For example, when adding all the digits of the serial number you have turned 78. Putting numbers 7 and 8, and get the number 15. Then add the 1 and 5, and 6. This is a get-digit number, which, along with the letter in the serial number indicatein the country which issued notes.For example, the letter X is assigned to Germany.And the number should be X2, and not otherwise.Otherwise, you definitely are holding a fake.There is a special table in which the letters and numbers for the country.This table is available in the public domain.
