Originally Posted by klinton

well, we all know that governments want to control everything... cash = not possible to control.

yet I cant understand what difference does it make for villain or criminals if they store their money in 500 euro bills or 200 euro bills ?
its total bullshit. you would have to have bilions of it to make difference of it.

so the reason for that is different probably. that note wasnt used by virtually noone, as it would be strange to get your salary in few 500 euro bills...