🔊 Listen to this article Your browser does not support the audio element. In 2025, 473 counterfeit euro banknotes were detected in Estonia, totaling €23,635. This figure aligns with the long-term average of between 250 and 500 counterfeit notes identified annually in the country, placing Estonia among the lowest rates in the European Union. The number of counterfeit banknotes detected was notably higher in 2018 and 2024, exceeding 1,000. The counterfeit notes primarily consisted of imitations of the €50 note (255), followed by €20 notes (117) and €10 notes (47). Nine counterfeit €500 notes, five counterfeit €200 notes, and 25 counterfeit €100 notes were also identified. The majority of the detected counterfeit banknotes were characterized by poor quality. Estonia’s ATMs accept euro banknotes of any denomination, but they are limited to dispensing notes up to a maximum of €50. Topics: #counterfeit #estonia #banknotes Post navigation New ice road between Vormsi and mainland opens on Friday Fruit and blood ice cream on the menu as Tallinn Zoo polar bears celebrate special day
This is really concerning. It’s shocking to see the number of counterfeit notes increasing again, especially considering Estonia has historically been one of the lowest-rate countries for this type of crime. Hopefully, authorities can get a better handle on this trend before it becomes a more serious problem. Reply
The persistent presence of counterfeit euro banknotes in Estonia, though currently within the typical annual range, warrants continued monitoring given the notable spikes in 2018 and 2024. Estonia’s relatively low rate of detection compared to other EU nations suggests ongoing vulnerabilities in its currency security and the need for sustained preventative measures. Reply