Answer 1 of 12: Hi. I am traveling to India very soon. I only have 500 euro notes with me. In some countries even in Europe is difficult to change it. I want to know if Indian banks accept 500 euro note. In Latin America banks don't accept a 500 euro note!!!! 6 years ago. Save. 500 euro notes are associated with criminal activities and money laundering - and there are many forgeries in "circulation" as well. You may find it incredibly difficult to exchange or spend them. Gave a 200 euro note last night for a $70e dinner and the bartender commented that it was really 'special' and rare, that he had not seen a 200 euro note. Tonight I gave a 500 euro note for a 120 dinner - it was closing time in a well heeled restaurant and obviously they had plenty of cash on hand. However the reaction we got was surprising. Visit the bridges printed on the 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 euro banknotes. Spijkenisse - Visit the bridges that are printed on the 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 euro banknotes? The seven euro bridges really exist. The images of the bridges on the money are intended as a symbol of close cooperation and communication between countries in There are seven different denominations of euro banknotes: €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200 and €500. All the notes are legal tender throughout the euro area. Does the euro look the same in each country? Most if not all businesses or individuals will not accept 500 euro notes, including hotels and restaurants. And from my understanding even banks will not break the note unless you have an account. Check this thread: 6 days ago · euro, monetary unit and currency of the European Union (EU). It was introduced as a noncash monetary unit in 1999, and currency notes and coins appeared in participating countries on January 1, 2002. After February 28, 2002, the euro became the sole currency of 12 EU member states, and their national currencies ceased to be legal tender. The European Central Bank has announced that it is to stop the production and issuance of the €500 euro note in a couple of years. This is regarded as a victory against those who use such large .

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