Regulatory Alerts2024-01-01
Decision on the Handling of Suspect Euro Notes and Coins and Other Activities Aimed at Protecting the Euro Against Counterfeiting
The Council of the Central Bank of Montenegro issued this Decision to regulate the handling of suspected euro counterfeits and establish national mechanisms for protecting the currency. It mandates cash handlers to temporarily seize suspect notes and coins, issue receipts, and submit them to newly established National Centres for technical analysis. The framework defines the roles of the National Counterfeit, Analysis, and Coin Analysis Centres in detecting counterfeits, maintaining databases, and cooperating with law enforcement and European authorities.
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