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
Euro banknotes their requirements were included in the final designs. The European Central Bank closely monitors the circulation and stock of the euro coins and banknotes. It is a task of the Eurosystem to ensure an efficient and smooth supply of euro notes and to maintain their integrity throughout the Eurozone. As of August 2018, there were about 21,737 million banknotes in circulation around the Eurozone. That is about €1.193 trillion worth of banknotes. As of August 2018, there were: Figures since 2012 The European Central Bank publishes information on the amount of counterfeit banknotes removed from circulation every 6 months. It