500 euro note expansion of the European Union. Cyprus is not depicted on current notes as the map does not extend far enough east and Malta is also missing as it does not meet the current series' minimum size for depiction. The European Central Bank is currently introducing a new series of Euro-banknotes. The 500 euro denomination, however, will not be included in the new series as it was decided to phase out issuance of 500 euro banknotes. The five hundred euro note measures at × with a purple colour scheme. All bank notes depict bridges and arches/doorways in a different historical European
Banknotes of Scotland the polymer series will be introduced over time, replacing the previous paper notes: the public are being encouraged to spend or exchange non-polymer five and ten pound notes before 1 March 2018. The polymer notes continue the theme of the "World Heritage" Series of paper banknotes, introduced in autumn 2009. The new notes each depict a different notable Scot on the front and on the reverse bear an illustration of one of Scotland's UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Banknotes of the earlier "Famous Scots" Series portray notable Scottish historical people along with items and locations associated with them. The Clydesdale Bank