Europe is preparing a new generation of euro banknotes with updated designs and security features. Here’s what will change ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A view of the European Central Bank (ECB) in Frankfurt am Main. The European Central Bank (ECB) has made a preliminary selection ...

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Detecting a fake euro note does not require specialized tools or microscopes. By carefully examining, feeling, and tilting the banknote, you can verify its authenticity. Genuine euro banknotes are ...

The number of counterfeit euro banknotes withdrawn from circulation in the Netherlands fell sharply in 2025, marking a 26 ...

The European Central Bank (ECB) is considering introducing one euro banknotes, in a bid to control inflation. According to the experts, people tend to spend coins much more easily, while they give ...

A new euro banknote design has reignited a long-running controversy between France and Poland over the legacy of the Nobel Prize-winning scientist Marie Curie (née Skłodowska). Born in Warsaw in 1867, ...

In 2025, the NBB withdrew 15 198 counterfeit banknotes from circulation. This represents a slight increase on 2024, when 14 ...