Can you still use paper Euro notes?
Yes. The old Euro banknotes from the First Series still remain legal tender. Both types of Euro banknotes circulate alongside each other in the Euro-zone. The 500-euro banknote also remains legal tender, but it is more difficult to spend them, as most vendors in the Euro-zone don’t accept €500 notes for payments.
What are Euro notes?
On the front of both series of euro banknotes, windows and doorways are shown. They symbolise the European spirit of openness and cooperation. The bridges on the back symbolise communication between the people of Europe and between Europe and the rest of the world.
Are there 500 euro notes?
On 27 January 2019, 17 of the 19 national central banks in the euro area stopped issuing €500 banknotes. Existing €500 banknotes continue to be legal tender, so you can still use them as a means of payment and store of value (i.e. spend and save them).
What picture is on euro banknotes?
On the €20 banknotes of the Europa series, the hologram shows the value of the banknote, a portrait of Europa, the architectural motif and the euro symbol (€).
Are old 50 euro notes still valid?
Yes, any Euro note is good to use no matter what the issue date is. And it can be used in any country that uses the Euro as its currency – France and Italy are both included on that list. You should use the 50 to buy something that costs a bit more than one euro, in a larger store or restaurant.
Do 200 euro notes exist?
The new €100 and €200 banknotes will enter circulation together across the euro area on 28 May 2019. The €100 and €200 banknotes are the last two denominations of the Europa series of euro banknotes. The Europa series banknotes have several new and enhanced security features as well as a fresh look.
Why are euro bills so big?
Euro banknotes have different sizes to make them easy to recognise, particularly for the blind and visually impaired. For the €5 to €100 banknotes, the size increases by five millimetres widthwise and by six or seven millimetres lengthwise. The €100, €200 and €500 banknotes are the same width, but vary in length.
How can you tell if a 500 euro note is real?
The security thread is embedded in the banknote paper. Hold the 500 Euro note against the light – the thread will appear as a dark stripe. The word “EURO” and the value can be seen in tiny letters on the stripe.