2014-10-23
In preparation for the euro adoption, the first shipment of euro banknotes has reached Lithuania.
The euro were flown to Vilnius airport and successfully reached the vaults of the Bank of Lithuania.
In transporting the banknotes, it is necessary to follow strict safety procedures and requirements, including flying the banknotes during daylight hours, limiting traffic while transporting them to the vaults and other security measures. Due to security, the cash delivery time, route, security and other details cannot be disclosed to the public ahead of time.
More detailed information on the banknote delivery will be provided when they will all reach the vaults.
The Bank of Lithuania has signed an agreement with the German central bank, Bundesbank, regarding the acquisition of euro banknotes in all denominations. In seeking to satisfy the demand for euro banknotes and ensure their necessary stocks during the euro adoption, 132 million euro banknotes in total will be brought in; their weight — 114 tonnes.