6 days ago · euro, monetary unit and currency of the European Union (EU). It was introduced as a noncash monetary unit in 1999, and currency notes and coins appeared in participating countries on January 1, 2002. After February 28, 2002, the euro became the sole currency of 12 EU member states, and their national currencies ceased to be legal tender. But I think the banks might change the big notes for smaller ones. Mind you: in the small towns and small shops they won't be happy if you have to pay let's say 3-4 euros and want to do so using a € 50,- note. They'll run out of change too quickly. So it's always handy to have 5,- / 10,- and 20,- notes. 1. Don’t try a shop or a boutique. Unless you are planning to buy a Dior accessory, no small business will take it. 2. Don’t think you can buy a bunch of métro carnets and a couple of Passe Navigo Découverte with it. Métro station personnel don’t carry much cash and chances are you’ll be using a machine to buy your tickets. 500 Euro notes - where to break them ? 7 years ago. Save. I brought only mostly 500 Euro notes for my trip and most places in Paris do not accept them for bus tickets and food (unless high class restaurants). I am told most countries don't accept them for small value purchasing. I only know such condition upon arriving and although my card
112 reviews. 63 helpful votes. 1. Re: 500 Euro notes - where to break them ? 7 years ago. Save. Normal shops will not take €500 notes and certainly not for small items. One there are too many fake ones around and second they do not keep so much cash in the till. You will need to go to a bank to change them.
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