Belgium’s National Bank reported that 14,341 counterfeit euro banknotes were removed from circulation in 2024. The figure represents a rise of nearly 30 % compared with 2023, or an increase of 3,285 notes, but remains well below pre‑pandemic levels. In 2024, 20‑euro banknotes accounted for 34 % and 50‑euro notes for 47 % of the counterfeits seized. Overall, counterfeit banknotes accounted for 18 per million genuine notes in circulation, a figure that, despite the increase, is still very low. Detection of fakes is quick using visual, tilt, and feel tests, keeping the risk of encountering counterfeit notes low. The 2024 seizure totals are reported alongside data for all euro denominations, with 5‑ and 10‑euro notes representing 1.13 % and 4.85 % respectively.
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