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Fewer counterfeits in circulation | Loss arising from counterfeiting also decreased

Deutsch · Originaltitel

Weniger Falschgeld im Umlauf | Schadenssumme ebenfalls gesunken

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In the first half of 2026, the Bundesbank withdrew around 30,000 fake euro banknotes worth 1.75 million euros from circulation in Germany. This represents a 4.3 percent decrease in counterfeits compared to the second half of 2025.

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