Spanish counterfeits: 500,000 fake two-euro coins in circulation

Spanish counterfeits: 500,000 fake two-euro coins in circulation

Around 500,000 counterfeit two-euro coins from Spain are currently in circulation. However, detecting these counterfeit coins is quite easy because they have certain characteristics. In contrast to regular two-euro coins, they have no actual value. The Policia Nacional in Spain recently uncovered a money counterfeiting gang that was circulating counterfeits across Europe, with the gang producing a total of almost half a million pieces. The discovery and dismantling of the counterfeiting workshop in Toledo represented a significant success and was described as one of the most important actions of the last decade in Europe.

The Deutsche Bundesbank offers consumers helpful tips for identifying counterfeit coins. A closer look at certain features can reveal whether the two-euro coins are real or fake. The main distinguishing features include the sharpness of the coin's image compared to the surface, color variations and the magnetic properties of the central part of the coin. Simple tests such as the magnet test make it easy to determine whether a two-euro coin is authentic. In the case of suspected counterfeits, the edges are often blurred and have irregularities.

Customs at Münster/Osnabrück Airport recently discovered counterfeit money in luggage, including counterfeit euro and US dollar notes. These events highlight the ongoing presence of counterfeits in the environment. It is therefore advisable to always be vigilant and identify possible counterfeit coins or banknotes based on the given characteristics in order to avoid fraud. Compliance with these guidelines can help curb the spread of counterfeit money and ensure the safety of euro coin circulation.