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The German central bank (Bundesbank) reported a decrease in counterfeit money circulation in 2025 compared to the previous year.
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About 68,000 fake euro banknotes were detected, down 6% from 2024.
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Counterfeit coins dropped by 9% to around 128,000 pieces.
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Estimated financial losses fell from €4.5 million to roughly €4 million.
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Bundesbank expert Sven Bertlmann attributed the decline to successful police investigations and the fact that counterfeiters are now focusing on smaller denominations, mainly €50 notes, instead of €100 or €200.
Sources – Agencies
