This project evolved in parallel with our exploration of the pound (£) and the dollar ($), and it dives deeper into the symbolism of the Euro (€) and its role in unifying European member states. Throughout history, currencies have been more than just units of trade; they have been symbols of unity and power. The British pound, for instance, circulated not only in the United Kingdom but across the globe during the height of the British Empire. Similarly, the US dollar emerged as a unifying force, bringing together the states under the banner of a federal reserve.

In much the same way, the Euro was designed to symbolize the economic unity of the European Union. It was meant to transcend borders, merging diverse economies under a single monetary system. However, no matter how unified these currencies aim to be, they carry the weight of the differences between the regions and countries they represent. Each country within the EU, while adopting the Euro, retains its own cultural, economic, and political nuances. These differences-while subtle-can fragment the vision of a seamless European unity.

This project visually explores these tensions by deconstructing the Euro symbol (€) across various fonts and weights, breaking it down and reconstructing it to create new forms. These reconstructed variations represent the diversity within the unity-how, even though the Euro symbolizes a collective European identity, it is still shaped by the individual identities of each member state. By fragmenting and reshaping the Euro symbol, we reflect on the complexity of unification, where the ideal of “oneness” is constantly challenged by the reality of diversity.

The reassembled symbols serve as a metaphor for the European Union itself-an ongoing project of unity, where the member states are bound together economically, yet remain distinct in their individual identities. The Euro, in this sense, becomes a visual symbol of both unity and fragmentation, highlighting how currencies unify countries, but cannot erase their differences.