As the world increasingly moves towards digital payments, the use of coins and paper ... the last few years, €500 notes have become increasingly rare as the European Central Bank ceased printing ...

New euro banknotes will launch in 2026 with redesigned themes featuring nature, iconic Europeans and stronger security — here ...

Germany --European policy chiefs have proclaimed the historic changeover to euro notes and coins in a dozen eurozone countries a success. European Central Bank President Wim Duisenberg said good ...

The first notes and coins were issued with great fanfare on January 1, 2002, when the euro became legal tender for all transactions in Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Greece ...

Bulgaria's transition to the Euro is set to begin in January 2026, contingent upon receiving a favorable convergence report from the European Commission and the European Central Bank on June 4, 2025.

The ECB told EuroVerify: "Neither Banco de España nor any other central bank within the euro area has ordered the withdrawal of any euro banknote or coin. All euro banknotes retain their value and ...

The Banco de (BdP) recovered 587,000 debased notes in 2024 and returned 12.4 million euros to citizens who owned these notes, ...

Genuine banknotes and coins that are in good condition ... It is thought the one and two-cent Euro coins are also under threat, with many European countries including Belgium, Netherlands, and ...

The internet has erupted with claims that Spain is doing away with the €50 banknote after news reports came out alleging that it's on its way out. This article says that the banknote's days are ...

A cautionary note has been sounded for anyone planning ... bear in mind that Spain might soon be saying goodbye to one and two cent Euro coins. Countries such as Ireland, Belgium and Italy have ...