In 2015, Richard Faille developed the idea of souvenir Euro notes made to the same standards as the currency, but with the value of zero Euro.
What is a Zero Euro?
The Zero Euro is a souvenir banknote with authorized printing by the European Central Bank (ECB) and is quite popular among banknote collectors. Its origins stem from France in 2015 after Richard Faille, creator of popular French currency souvenirs, decided to create euros that promote tourism. The banknotes are printed at a private fiduciary facility and they share many of the same characteristics of a real Euro except that they are marked as “0”, hence the name. The front of all zero euros is the same and it includes a white zero followed by the Euro sign to denominate no financial value.
The bills can be sold at a profit to commemorate places or events. Since then these have become increasingly popular. A popular addition to this series was issued in 2018 by the city of Trier, and shows Karl Marx, commemorating the bicentennial of his birth there. In addition, a design commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing in 2019 has been unveiled.
Most European countries have their own zero Euro banknotes with important figures or places from that particular country.
Most zero Euro banknotes sell around €5
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Last modified: January 4, 2021
