Central Bank of Slovenia issues public guidance on verifying euro cash and handling suspected counterfeits

The Central Bank of Slovenia published guidance on how to check the authenticity of euro banknotes and coins and what to do if a counterfeit is suspected. It notes that, while euro cash is protected by up-to-date anti-counterfeiting technologies and the likelihood of receiving counterfeit cash remains relatively low, the risk cannot be ruled out. The notice explains that banknotes can be checked without special equipment using the FEEL-LOOK-TILT method, while coins can be checked using FEEL-LOOK. It recommends examining security features, comparing suspected items with genuine examples and looking for differences, and using additional security features where possible. If doubts remain, the bank advises not accepting the banknote or coin and contacting the police, and if a suspected counterfeit has already been accepted, notifying the police immediately, remembering where and from whom it was received, and handing suspect items over to the police. Passing on a banknote or coin suspected to be counterfeit is described as a criminal offence.