€10 · Europa series
2014-09-23 · Eurosystem
The red €10 Europa-series note uses romanesque architectural motifs. Its 127 × 67 mm format identifies the denomination alongside its colour and printed value. The watermark and hologram contain Europa’s portrait. This common euro-area design circulates in Malta.

Official SPECIMEN illustration of the shared Eurosystem design. The supplied example has Christine Lagarde’s signature. This is not a Malta-only issue or a dated circulating specimen.
These ECB illustrations are for on-screen viewing and are omitted from the printed page.
European Central Bank · ECB authorised digital reproduction — SPECIMEN, 72 dpi · Sources

Official SPECIMEN illustration of the shared Eurosystem design. The supplied example has Christine Lagarde’s signature. This is not a Malta-only issue or a dated circulating specimen.
These ECB illustrations are for on-screen viewing and are omitted from the printed page.
European Central Bank · ECB authorised digital reproduction — SPECIMEN, 72 dpi · Sources
Technical specifications
- Dimensions
- 127 × 67 mm
- Shape
- Rectangular
- Material
- Cotton-fibre paper
- Colour
- Red
- Front
- Windows and gateways; romanesque architectural theme
- Back
- Bridge and map of Europe; romanesque architectural theme
- Security features
- Europa portrait watermark and hologram; security thread; emerald number
- Printer
- Unknown / not verified
- Signatures
- Unknown / not verified
- Serial format
- Horizontal: two letters and ten digits; first letter identifies the printing works
- First issue date
- 2014-09-23
- Withdrawal date
- Unknown / not verified
Dating and classification
The year is the denomination’s first circulation year, not the printing year of an individual note. Signatures and printer codes are grouped within this design type.
Sources
Checked:
- European Central Bank — current banknotes and legal-tender status
- European Central Bank — designs, colours and serial-number systems
- Národná banka Slovenska — complete Europa series dimensions
- Deutsche Bundesbank — Europa series introduction dates
- Central Bank of Malta — currency responsibilities and euro adoption
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