Mixed emotions in Germany as 500-euro note bows out

<p>As the ECB takes the final step in phasing out the 500-euro note, few are expected to mourn a bill favoured by criminals but rarely seen in daily life. Except perhaps in cash-loving Germany.&nbsp;</p><p><img src="https://imedia-peoplesdaily.pdnews.cn/up/cms/www/201901/282223521un3.jpg" title="AFP-TV_20190127_FIN_DEU_EcbNote_VID1294343_EN_en.jpg" alt="AFP-TV_20190127_FIN_DEU_EcbNote_VID1294343_EN_en.jpg"/></p><p><span style="color: rgb(127, 127, 127);">Video source: AFP</span><br/></p>