Euro banknotes
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The euro banknotes, the common currency of the eurozone, have been in circulation since the first series was issued in 2002. They are issued by the national central banks of the Eurosystem or the Euro
147 x 77 mm (ES2)
147 x 82 mm (ES1)
153 x 77 mm (ES2)
153 x 82 mm (ES1)
500 euro note
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The five-hundred-euro note is the highest-value euro banknote; it was produced from the introduction of the euro in 2002 to 2019. Since 27 April 2019, the banknote has no longer been issued by central
Euro banknotes
…that the first series of notes would be replaced by the Europa series (also called ES2), starting with the 5 euro note. This series does not have a €500 note, as the ECB have decided to permanently cease its production over concerns that it could facilitate illicit activities. Estimates suggest that the…
EUR 500 obverse
EUR 500 reverse
The EURion constellation on the 500-euro note
Sign in Spain, saying that 200 or 500 euro banknotes are not accepted