How cash circulates in the US, Japan and Eurozone – graphic

The vast bulk of the world currency supply is in large-denomination notes that ordinary citizens seldom see or use, including the United States’ $100 bill, Japan’s ¥10,000 note (about US$99 at present), the euro zone’s €500 note (about $560).

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The vast bulk of the world currency supply is in large-denomination notes that ordinary citizens seldom see or use, including the United States’ $100 bill, Japan’s ¥10,000 note (about US$99 at present), the euro zone’s €500 note (about $560).