| Issuer | Eurozone |
|---|---|
| Year | 2002-2014 |
| Type | Standard circulation banknote |
| Value | 500 Euros |
| Currency | Euro (2002-date) |
| Composition | Paper (Cotton fiber) |
| Size | 160 × 82 mm |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Printer | Bank of Italy (Banca d`Italia), Rome, Italy (1926-date)Bundesdruckerei (Reichsdruckerei), Berlin, Germany (1879-date)National Bank of Belgium Printing Works, Brussels, Belgium (1851-2020)Oesterreichische Banknoten- und Sicherheitsdruck GmbH, Vienna, Aust |
| Designer(s) | |
| Engraver(s) | Robert Kalina |
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| Reference(s) | P#7 |
| Obverse description | On the front are shown windows and doorways. They symbolise the European spirit of openness and cooperation. The banknote shows the architectural style from the post-1930s period in Europe`s history, but does not show any actual existing monuments or bridges. |
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| Obverse lettering | BCE ECB EZB EKT EKP 2002 500 EURO ΕΥΡΩ |
| Reverse description | The bridges on the reverse of the Europa banknotes symbolize communication between the people of Europe and between Europe and the rest of the world. The reverse also contains a map of Europe and the stars of the European flag. |
| Reverse lettering | 500 EURO ΕΥΡΩ 500 |
| Signature(s) | Wim Duisenberg, Jean-Claude Trichet, Mario Draghi, |
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| Numisquare ID | 5965282860 |
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