Euro 20 banknote

The 20-euro banknote is the third lowest-denomination banknote in the Eurozone, used by millions of people across Europe since its introduction in 2002. It serves as legal tender within the many states that have adopted the Euro as their official currency.

Production of Euro banknotes is a collaborative effort involving various national central banks across Europe. While the design is standardized under the authority of the European Central Bank, the physical printing occurs at several high-security facilities throughout the Eurozone to ensure a steady supply and regional security. Each note features architectural styles from different periods of European history; the 20-euro note specifically showcases Gothic architecture.

Ownership and authority over the Euro currency reside with the European Central Bank (ECB) and the Eurosystem, which consists of the ECB and the national central banks of the member states. This structure ensures that the currency is managed centrally to maintain price stability and the integrity of the financial system across the continent.