The ECB is responsible for issuing euro banknotes that are used by all 19 nations in the eurozone. Europe’s top law enforcement officials maintain that the 500 euro banknote (worth about $576 ...

Au revoir, 500 euro note. What does this mean for terrorists and drug cartels? Melody Hahm · West Coast Correspondent Thu, May 5, 2016, 11:10 AM The European Central Bank is discontinuing the 500 ...

The ECB is responsible for issuing euro banknotes that are used by all 19 nations in the eurozone. Europe’s top law enforcement officials maintain that the 500 euro banknote (worth about $576 ...

500-Euro Banknote Being Phased Out European Central Bank will cease issuing €500 bill toward the end of 2018 By Todd Buell Updated May 4, 2016 1:41 pm ET | WSJ Pro ...

The 500-euro bill is decorated with images of 20th century architecture. Image: Fotolia/ProMotion Mo money, mo problems Indeed, most Europeans won't notice (or care) when the 500-euro note disappears.

In some countries they're known as "Bin Ladens" - the banknote everybody knows exists but few, other than criminals, ever see. Now the 500 euro note is being withdrawn from sale in the UK. Like almost ...

According to ECB statistics, 500-euro bills account for just 2.4 percent of the total number of banknotes in circulation, but a little over 20 percent of the total value.

British bank wholesalers have withdrawn 500 euro notes from sale because they are fuelling organised crime. 13 May 2010 • 7:30am Wads of 500 Euro notes were among items stolen Credit: Photo: PA ...

FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) — Production of the 500-euro banknote is being discontinued amid concerns it had become too popular among crooks and money launderers. The European Central Bank, the ...

The European Central Bank will discontinue production of the 500-euro ($572) banknote in a move that risks tensions with euro-area citizens worried the institution is encroaching on their freedoms.