The European Central Bank (ECB) has reported that 444,000 counterfeit euro banknotes were withdrawn from circulation in 2025, representing a 20 per cent decrease compared with the previous year.The ...

In Germany, the likelihood of being passed counterfeit money has decreased after the number of counterfeit notes fell again ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. MADRID (Reuters) - Spanish police said on Saturday they had made 14 arrests in connection with one million euros ($1.1 million) ...

The number of counterfeit euro banknotes withdrawn from circulation in the Netherlands fell sharply in 2025, marking a 26 ...

FRANKFURT, Germany – New versions of the 100- and 200-euro banknotes have updated anti-counterfeiting features and a slimmer size that should make them easier to fit into wallets and purses. The new ...

The National Bank of Austria also saw a “slight decline” in counterfeits in 2025 according to a press release issued on February 27. Austria saw a 1.2% decrease, from 10,209 notes in 2024 to 10,089 in ...

European Central Bank experts spot fake euro notes with 3D microscopes, ultra-sensitive scales and special devices. — © AFP European Central Bank experts spot fake ...

France has recorded the highest number of counterfeit euro banknotes, originating mostly from eastern Europe, Italy and Colombia. In the first half of 2006, 30 percent of the total number of 300,000 ...

Detecting a fake euro note does not require specialized tools or microscopes. By carefully examining, feeling, and tilting the banknote, you can verify its authenticity. Genuine euro banknotes are ...

A counterfeit 500 Euro (BGN 980) banknote was discovered in Pernik after being used to claim winnings at a local casino. Authorities were alerted when the individual who received the banknote ...