For the past few hours, a strange image has been swirling around X: a mysterious Portuguese 7-euro banknote featuring the face of Cristiano Ronaldo. Some believed it, others doubted it… but one thing is certain: Portugal hasn’t suddenly switched to a secret CR7 currency.
The rumor claims that Banco de Portugal is preparing a hidden special edition note for the 2026 World Cup. The ultimate tribute, whispered in the shadows. And admittedly, the fake bill looks so convincing you could almost imagine it being exchanged discreetly in a Lisbon backstreet.
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But the illusion fades quickly. In reality, Banco de Portugal can’t print banknotes on its own: only the European Central Bank decides denominations and their design. And a 7-euro note? Pure fiction. A value that exists only in urban legends… and on X.
Fake News: The CR7 Banknote Remains a Mirage
Euro banknotes never feature real personalities — only fictional bridges and windows, intentionally neutral and faceless. The only national flourishes allowed are on 2-euro commemorative coins.
So no, a CR7 banknote isn’t being minted in the shadows. Fans will have to keep paying for their coffee without a folded-up Ronaldo in their wallet… while this myth continues to drift, haunting the web.
🇵🇹 ARRÊT SUR IMAGES
La Banco de Portugal s’apprête à frapper un billet spécial de 7€ avant la Coupe du Monde 2026…
Un billet unique pour célébrer le plus grand joueur de l’histoire du pays : Cristiano Ronaldo.
Légende vivante. pic.twitter.com/DoTaCqEaT1
— AES Alerte (@Aesalerte) December 3, 2025
