Thenotes that will no longer be valid include denominations of 100, 200, 500, 1,000, and 2,000 crowns featuring older designs from between 1995 and 1999. The lone exception to notes with an older design that
Euroissuance. The Bank of Italy issues euro banknotes in accordance with the principles and rules established within the Eurosystem. As part of the Eurosystem, the Bank produces the quantity of euro banknotes assigned to it, puts them into circulation, withdraws worn notes, takes part in the search for and experimentation of new security features andTheEuropean Central Bank (ECB) says it will no longer produce the €500 (£400; $575) note because of concerns it could facilitate illegal activities. The decision comes in the wake of a