Abstract:
An instrument for capitalizing on multiculturalism in the European space is the European currency – the euro. Through the common European currency – euro, materialized through coins, but also banknotes, according to us, non-assimilative cultural integration is pursued, in order to establish a common supra-ethnic identity and, at the same time, preserve the national specificity. €0 banknotes represent both a collection object and a set of cultural-educational tools, which are meant to promote historical events, notorious personalities, memorable places from the cultural-historical treasury of national cultures. The €0 banknotes from Romania illustrated on the obverse priceless elements of the Romanian cultural heritage, promoted in this way in the European cultural universe. The connection of Romanian culture with the universal European cultural space is made through the reverse side of the souvenir banknotes. The European currency, materialized through European banknotes with and without monetary value, is an effective and original tool for promoting national and international culture in the development of education, national tourism, cultural dimensions in multicultural and international contexts. In turn, collectible banknotes, including €0 banknotes, can be used with maximum efficiency as a collector's item for numismatists, a souvenir for tourists, a promotional item for entrepreneurs, a gift for friends, authentic and interdisciplinary teaching material for teachers.
