Economie & Commerce
Euro Banknote Counterfeiting Drops to Record Lows
The European Central Bank (ECB) reported that the frequency of counterfeit euro banknotes remained exceptionally low throughout 2025. This downward trend is attributed to the advanced security features of the 'Europa' series and successful cross-border law enforcement cooperation. Despite the low risk, the ECB continues to urge citizens to use the 'feel, look, and tilt' method to verify the authenticity of their cash. This stability reinforces public confidence in the physical currency during daily transactions.
Enhanced security features mean the risk of receiving fake cash is at a historic low.