
Ljubljana – In 2024, Slovenia experienced a slight rise in the number of counterfeit euro banknotes withdrawn from circulation, alongside a decrease in counterfeit coins. According to the Bank of Slovenia, despite this uptick, counterfeit cash remains a minor issue, and the chances of receiving fake currency are quite low.
Last year, authorities removed 1,181 counterfeit euro banknotes from circulation, marking a 7 percent increase compared to 2023. In contrast, 6,665 counterfeit euro coins were detected, reflecting a 13 percent decrease year-on-year. The two-euro coin continues to dominate counterfeit activity, accounting for over 92 percent of all counterfeit coins. Notably, there was an increase in the number of 10 euro, 20 euro, and 200 euro banknotes that were removed last year.
The Bank of Slovenia reported that the overall value of identified counterfeit euro cash rose by 7.4 percent to reach 123,009 euros. However, they emphasized that the proportion of counterfeit currency relative to the total amount of euro banknotes and coins in circulation in Slovenia remains minimal. (March 4)













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