According to Belgian media reports, the safety characteristics of the new 5 euro bill were developed by the printers at Belgium's central bank, the National Bank of Belgium. The new five euro bill ...

It's highly unlikely that the defunct currencies of the euro zone will ever be worth more than their face value. That's because one of the key factors that goes into making old coins and bills ...

One reason, according to EU law enforcement agency Europol, is the ease of transport: A million euros in 500-euro bills weighs 2.2 kilograms, or just under 5 pounds, and fits in a laptop bag.

A million euros in 500-euro bills weighs 2.2 kilograms (just under 5 pounds) and fits in a laptop bag.