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Learn what banknotes are, how they are used, and the history behind them, including differences from regular money and modern ...

People might not realise they’ve collected a counterfeit note on their travels ...

In 2016 the Bank of England introduced plastic (polymer) banknotes, alongside 50 other countries that use polymer banknotes Counterfeit polymer banknotes on the streets have increased over the last ...

The volume of counterfeit currency in circulation has more than doubled in the past year ...

The new orange-coloured note issued by the European Central Bank incorporates a transparent window featuring a picture of "Europa", a goddess from Greek mythology, on a metallic strip. In another ...

Banknote recognition and counterfeit detection systems combine optical, machine‐learning and sensor technologies to ensure the authenticity and fitness of paper currency. Traditional security features ...

A nation's ability to print money to enhance trade and commerce is critical to its sovereignty. It is difficult to imagine a modern economy functioning smoothly without conducting some financial ...

The European Central Bank (ECB) has reported that 444,000 counterfeit euro banknotes were withdrawn from circulation in 2025, representing a 20 per cent decrease compared with the previous year. The ...

In the first quarter of 2026, 1,336 thousand counterfeit Russian banknotes were detected in the Russian banking system. This is reported on the website of the Bank of Russia. In particular, 826 ...