Number of counterfeit euro banknotes continues to be low in 2024
- 554,000 counterfeit euro banknotes withdrawn in 2024 representing, by historical standards, small proportion of total banknotes in circulation.
- €20 and €50 most counterfeited denominations, accounting for over 75% of all counterfeit notes withdrawn.
- Euro banknotes remain safe and trusted means of payment.
- Authenticity of euro banknotes can be verified using “feel, look and tilt
” method.
