The Challenges and Achievements of a 23-Year Career in Banknotes

Ton Roos, who was appointed Director, Banknotes at the European Central Bank (ECB) in 2008, retired on 31 January.

He took on the position at the time of the financial crisis, and has had to contend with two subsequent crises. At the same time, he oversaw the introduction of the second (Europa) series (and is leaving just at the point that the third series gets underway), as well as ensuring the continuing supply of banknotes in an increasingly less- cash society whilst putting sustainability at the heart of banknote production and circulation.

Currency News™ spoke to him about the challenges and achievements of his career in the ECB, and what he will miss about the banknote community when he leaves, after 23 years in the community.