The origins of OEBS – a subsidiary of the Oesterreichische Nationalbank (99.75%) – date back to the year 1816. As of January 1, 2026, the Banque de France holds a 0.25% stake in OEBS, strengthening the European cooperation in banknote production. 

In recent years, OEBS has evolved from a pure banknote printing operation to an overall center of excellence for banknotes and has gained international reputation for its high degree of flexibility and its solution-oriented approach.

The unique combination of know-how and experience qualifies OEBS as a reliable and competent partner and a pioneer in terms of innovation, sustainability and in-house technical developments.

At the facilities in Vienna, the OEBS prints all denominations of the Euro 2 series as well as foreign currencies.