Regulatory Alerts2025-09-24
Appendix No. 2 under Article 5, paragraphs 3 and 4 and Article 6, paragraph 2: Protocol for the retention of banknotes/coins suspected of intentional damage, criminal involvement, or worthlessness
The Bulgarian National Bank issued this protocol to standardize the retention of banknotes and coins suspected of intentional damage, criminal involvement, or worthlessness. The document mandates detailed recording of the holder's identity, the specific characteristics of the retained currency, and the circumstances of discovery, whether during client service or receipt of a valuable shipment. It serves as the official record for the seizure process, requiring signatures from both the retaining officer and the presenter.
10 Ordinance No 48 of the BNB
Appendix No 2 under Article 5, paragraphs 3 and 4 and Article 6, paragraph 2
PROTOCOL for the retention of banknotes/coins that give rise to suspicion that they are intentionally damaged and/or are the subject of a crime, and/or are worthless
Today ____________________ Name and position: ________________________________________ at ________________________________________ branch ____________________ address: city ____________________ street/boulevard No ____________________ tel. ____________________ retains: ____________________ pcs banknotes ____________________ pcs coins ____________________ which give rise to suspicion that they are intentionally damaged: ☐ subject of a crime: ☐
| No | Type of banknotes/coins | Currency type | Nominal | Series and number | Issue | Distinguishing features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| figures | words | |||||
The banknotes/coins were identified: ☐ During client service ________________________________________ with EGN/Personal ID No ____________________ bank card/passport No ____________________ issued on ____________________ with address city/village ____________________ Postal Code ____________________ region ____________________ street No/residential complex ____________________ block ☐ entrance ☐ floor ☐ apt. ☐ tel. ____________________ email ____________________ ☐ In a valuable shipment No ____________________ date: ____________________ received from: bank, branch, client ________________________________________
Brief description of the condition of the banknotes/coins. Special features:
RETAINEE OF THE BANKNOTES/COINS: ____________________ PRESENTER: ____________________