European Central Bank to retire 500-euro note (B107) in 2018

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According to a press release dated 4 May 2016, the European Central Bank will discontinue production and issuance of the 500-euro banknote (B107) in 2018, though existing notes will remain legal tender. The new Europa series will not include the 500-euro denomination.

Courtesy of Christof Zellweger.