Comments from/to non-Francophone forumers

[Phaseolus]

the new cents coins (10c, 20c and 50c) are actually not that old, they have been introduced in 2024. And their presence is uncommon in day-to-day exchanges.

I especially like the new French 10, 20 and 50cents : they show three important women from our recent history and I believe it's important to promote feminine figures : it's inspiring for us and the future generation.

[perepelita]

the new cents coins (10c, 20c and 50c) are actually not that old, they have been introduced in 2024. And their presence is uncommon in day-to-day exchanges.

I especially like the new French 10, 20 and 50cents : they show three important women from our recent history and I believe it's important to promote feminine figures : it's inspiring for us and the future generation.

for me it's the opposite I think people shouldn't be displayed on money (unless it's a generic person like on the old 20c)

[jazzdream]

I think people shouldn't be displayed on money (unless it's a generic person like on the old 20c)

Last I heard, one of the reasons the Europa series was introduced was because the human brain and eyes are better as recognising faces. Which means counterfeiters needed extra efforts imitating Europa's face versus just copying a generic bridge/window/door.

So in essence, your preference will most certainly be overruled in future Euros banknotes as they will probably show faces of proeminent European celebrities such as Maria Salomea Skłodowska, which had the distinct honor of representing two EU nations and was "the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first person to win a Nobel Prize twice, and the only person to win a Nobel Prize in two different scientific fields".

Again my two cents,
Jazzdream

[perepelita]

I think people shouldn't be displayed on money (unless it's a generic person like on the old 20c)

Last I heard, one of the reasons the Europa series was introduced was because the human brain and eyes are better as recognising faces. Which means counterfeiters needed extra efforts imitating Europa's face versus just copying a generic bridge/window/door.

So in essence, your preference will most certainly be overruled in future Euros banknotes as they will probably show faces of proeminent European celebrities such as Maria Salomea Skłodowska, which had the distinct honor of representing two EU nations and was "the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, the first person to win a Nobel Prize twice, and the only person to win a Nobel Prize in two different scientific fields".

Again my two cents,
Jazzdream

yeah that's why I don't like that they're changing the notes