Is 2002 100 euro notes still valid?

Re: Are older EURO banknotes still accepted? Alabastron, Old Euro notes can still be used as legal tender everywhere. There is no need to exchange them.

How do you check a 100 euro note?

Hold the banknote against the light – the thread will appear as a dark stripe. The word “EURO” and the value (“100”) can be seen in tiny letters on the stripe. Tilt the banknote – the hologram image will change between the value and a window or doorway.

Do shops accept 100 euro notes?

It is a common misconception amongst the public that it is illegal for retailers not to accept these notes, but, according to the Central Bank, they are perfectly within their rights.

Are there different 100 euro notes?

There are seven different denominations of euro banknotes: €5, €10, €20, €50, €100, €200 and €500.

Can I use 2002 euro notes?

The first series of notes, originally issued in 2002, is gradually being replaced by the Europa series. All the notes are legal tender throughout the euro area.

Are Old euros still accepted?

The good news it the original series of euro banknotes will still be issued alongside the Europa series until remaining stocks are used up. Once this happens they will be gradually phased out, and eventually cease to be legal tender.

How do I check my euro bill?

A security strip — a dark line near the center of the bill — is visible when the bill is held to the light. The word EURO or the euro symbol and the number representing the value of the bill are embedded in the strip. A watermark of the denomination of the bill is visible when the bill is held to the light.

How do you check a note is real?

Go to www.bankofengland.co.uk/banknotes for more resources and information. Tilt the note from side to side. Check the words change between ‘Five’ and ‘Pounds’. When you tilt the note, a coloured border around the edge of the see‑through window will change from purple to green.