Press Release on Counterfeit Foreign Banknotes (2024-63)

No: 2024-63

November 28, 2024

Press Release on Counterfeit Foreign Banknotes

As part of its efforts to fight banknote counterfeiting effectively, the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye (CBRT) carries out the necessary work in coordination with the relevant judicial authorities.

Accordingly, counterfeit banknotes, which have recently been covered in news regarding the increase in the circulation of counterfeit foreign banknotes in the market, were sent to the Bank by the judicial authorities for an expert report.

The CBRT’s expert reports on these counterfeit banknotes were shared with judicial authorities as well as the Banks Association of Türkiye and the Participation Banks Association of Türkiye to alert the banking sector.

Additionally, necessary guidance has been provided to caution against counterfeiting in technological infrastructure. 

Contact

For further information, please send an e-mail to basin@tcmb.gov.tr.