To my surprise I opened an envelope in our SDB and found almost 1K in 2002 series Euros. We are headed to France soon and I am wondering if:
The old notes will be accepted by taxis, vendors and restaurants? They are in good condition.
Should I bring the whole lot of them to exchange at a bank for more recent ones?
There were a couple posts I found on this subject but it was several years ago. Thank you for any advice!
They are still valid, so just use them as usual.
Euros do not "expire" or have series taken out of circulation. If you saw discussion regarding out of date notes, it was likely UK GBP notes. Periodically, they will take a series out of circulation, especially as they convert to the polymer based notes from paper.
I believe the link below is to the official European Central Bank site. More info on the notes is available there.
Spend them as usual. I have ensured any Euros we bring home are the newer series but that’s just a personal preference. They all spend equally well.
What is SDB? You shouldn't assume these acronyms has are universally understood.
Safe deposit box.
You shouldn't assume these acronyms has are universally understood
Sorry....
UK: Stands for the United Kingdom, the current government comprising England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
GBP: Less an acronym, but the official abbreviation/symbol in currency markets for the Pound Sterling of the UK.
Yes Paul. Obviously. SDB is not: context is everything. AARPWK. example
Thank you all for your answers to my questions. Greatly appreciated.
