How to detect counterfeits
Euro banknotes incorporate highly sophisticated security features, which make the euro one of the safest currencies in the world.
Although the stability of the euro makes it particularly interesting to counterfeiters, the number of counterfeit banknotes detected accounts only for a negligible share of banknotes in circulation.
However, a counterfeit banknote cannot be exchanged for a genuine one: whoever accepts a counterfeit banknote when it is passed off as a genuine banknote will lose their money. Therefore, it is essential to recognise a genuine banknote when receiving one.
When you receive a euro banknote, always check several security features (do not rely on just one). If in doubt, compare the banknote with one you know to be genuine, looking for differences and not similarities.
