The Central Bank of Slovenia reported that the likelihood of receiving a counterfeit euro banknote or coin in Slovenia remained relatively low in 2025, even though the number of counterfeit banknotes withdrawn from circulation increased compared with 2024 and counterfeit coins decreased. It also noted that the total face value of detected counterfeit euro cash rose but remains low relative to the volume of euro cash in circulation. A total of 1,672 counterfeit euro banknotes and 4,859 counterfeit euro coins were withdrawn from circulation, with banknotes up by 491 (approximately 42%) and coins down by 1,806 (approximately 27%) year on year. The EUR 2 coin accounted for just under 82% of counterfeit coins, while withdrawals of EUR 50 and EUR 100 notes increased and EUR 200 notes fell by almost half. The total value of counterfeit euro cash detected increased by approximately 28% to EUR 140,935. The central bank reiterated consumer guidance to authenticate banknotes using the “feel, look and tilt” method and to notify the police if suspicions are confirmed, noting that passing counterfeits for payment is a criminal offence; across the euro area, 14 counterfeits were detected per million authentic banknotes in circulation in 2025, the lowest figure since the introduction of the euro excluding 2021 and 2022.
Central Bank of Slovenia 2026-03-11
Central Bank of Slovenia reports counterfeit euro cash remained low in 2025 with banknote counterfeits up 42% and coins down 27%
The Central Bank of Slovenia reported a rise in counterfeit euro banknotes withdrawn from circulation in 2025, while counterfeit coins decreased. Despite the increase, the likelihood of encountering counterfeit currency remains low, with the total face value of detected counterfeits rising by 28% to EUR 140,935. The bank emphasized consumer vigilance using the "feel, look and tilt" method and highlighted that passing counterfeits is a criminal offense.