It is advisable to have small denomination notes, as change is rarely available.
Starting in 1959, 10 and 50 hwan coins were also issued to replace the lower denomination notes.
In 1876, smaller denomination notes were introduced for 1, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100 kuruş.
They were remarkably light; twenty-five grand didn't weigh much in this age of large denomination notes.
What was the highest denomination note ever printed?
I appreciate, however, that there may one day be a need for lower denomination notes, especially if economic problems were to arise in Europe.
I've heard of no restriction on the lower denomination notes - just make sure they are in good condition.
The lower denomination notes take a battering in daily use, often being very dirty and sometimes disintegrating.
The Bahamas police have notified the public that counterfeit higher denomination notes are in circulation.
During the 18th century there was a gradual move towards fixed denomination notes.