Banknotes and coins

The main purpose of recycling euro banknotes is to ensure the integrity and preservation of the banknotes that are in circulation.

This means that credit institutions and other professional cash handlers deliver euro banknotes to their customers only when their authenticity and fitness has been confirmed.

In the case of ATMs or customer-operated devices, banknotes that are put into circulation have been checked for fitness by approved equipment that ensure their authenticity and good condition.