Regulatory Alerts2025-09-24
Appendix No. 2 to Article 18, paragraph 1: Protocol for Retaining Banknotes or Coins Suspected as Counterfeit
The Bulgarian National Bank issued this protocol to standardize the procedure for retaining banknotes or coins suspected of being counterfeit. The document requires officials to record detailed identification information, including the holder's personal data and the specific circumstances under which the suspicious currency was identified. It also provides a mechanism for the holder to request a technical authenticity examination by the central bank and instructions for crediting funds if the currency is proven genuine.
14 Ordinance No 18 of the BNB
Appendix No 2 to Article 18, paragraph 1
PROTOCOL FOR RETAINING BANKNOTES/COINS RAISING DOUBT THAT THEY ARE COUNTERFEIT
Today ____________________
Name and position: ________________________________________
at ________________________________________
branch ____________________ Address: city ____________________
street/ave. No ____________________ tel. ____________________
retained: ____________________ no. of banknotes ____________________ no. of coins ____________________
which raise doubt that they are counterfeit:
| No. | Type of banknotes/coins | Currency type | Nominal | Series and number | Issue | Distinguishing features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| figures | words | |||||
The banknotes/coins were identified:
☐ During customer service ________________________________________
with EGN/LNCH ____________________ bank card/passport No ____________________ issued by ____________________
with address city/village ____________________ Postal Code ____________________ region ____________________
street No/housing complex ____________________ block ☐ entrance ☐ floor ☐ apt. ☐
tel. ____________________ email: ____________________
☐ In a secure shipment No ____________________ date: ____________________
received from: bank, branch, client ________________________________________
☐ In a machine model ____________________ No ____________________
The banknotes/coins raising doubt that they are counterfeit were acquired under the following circumstances:
RETAINE THE BANKNOTES/COINS: ____________________ PRESENTER: ____________________
☐ I wish to receive a copy of the technical authenticity examination protocol prepared by the BNB.
In the event that the BNB's examination establishes that the retained banknotes/coins are genuine, please credit the following bank account with the amount: ________________________________________
PRESENTER: ________________________________________