New and old 50 euro note

Here are the designs of the new and old 50 euro notes:

Old 50 Euro Note (2002-2017)

The old 50 euro note was introduced in 2002 and features a portrait of Europa, a mythological figure from ancient Greece, on the obverse (front side). The reverse (back side) features a depiction of the Acropolis of Athens, a famous ancient Greek citadel.

Here's a breakdown of the design:

• Obverse: Europa, a mythological figure from ancient Greece, designed by Luc Luycx
• Reverse: Acropolis of Athens, designed by Robert Kalina

New 50 Euro Note (2017-present)

The new 50 euro note was introduced in 2017 and features a portrait of Europa on the obverse, just like the old note. However, the reverse features a new design, which is a depiction of the Parthenon, a famous ancient Greek temple located on the Acropolis of Athens.

Here's a breakdown of the design:

• Obverse: Europa, a mythological figure from ancient Greece, designed by Luc Luycx
• Reverse: Parthenon, designed by Robert Kalina

The new note also features several advanced security features, including:

• A portrait of Europa in the watermark
• A hologram strip that changes from "EURO" to "50" when tilted
• A 3D security ribbon that features images of the Parthenon and the Acropolis
• A micro-perforation that creates a shimmering effect
• A color-shifting stripe that changes from gold to green when tilted

Overall, the new 50 euro note features a more modern design and advanced security features to prevent counterfeiting.