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

The number of counterfeit euro banknotes withdrawn from circulation in the Netherlands fell sharply in 2025, marking a 26 ...

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 banknotes detected during the year was consistent with the long-term average. Usually, between 250 ...

In 2025, the NBB withdrew 15 198 counterfeit banknotes from circulation. This represents a slight increase on 2024, when 14 ...

Counterfeiting has long placed burdens on the stability of national currencies. This illegal practice has evolved with ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

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 ...