Value of detected forged money in 2020 lowest since euro introduction

Ljubljana, 3 March - The total value of forged euros removed from circulation last year dropped for the third year in succession, and reached the lowest level since the euro currency was introduced in Slovenia in 2007, Banka Slovenije said on Wednesday. Fewer forged banknotes were detected, while the number of forged coins increased.

Varaždin, Croatia
Forged euro banknotes.
Photo: Varaždin police
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