The central banks of the euro area have contacted banknote equipment manufacturers, as well as banks, retailers, etc. which either produce or use handling and authentication devices, offering to help them adapt their machines to the new €10.

The new 10-euro note, boasting a range of new security features, has been unveiled by the European Central Bank (ECB) in Frankfurt.

The note, which will go into circulation on 23 September 2014, has security features including raised print, a portrait watermark and a hologram.

The ECB's Yves Mersch said the new notes would enable everyone who uses them to «do so with complete confidence».