18.07.2016, 07:25
Identification of Counterfeit Currency Units
OREANDA-NEWS. 15,797 counterfeit currency units were identified in the Russian banking system in 2016 Q2.
Traditionally, 5,000-rouble banknotes take the lead with 9,531 counterfeit pieces identified, followed by 1,000-rouble banknotes (5,667 pieces) which is almost two times less. 10-rouble banknotes and coins of the Bank of Russia turned out to be the least popular with 2 and 4 pieces respectively.
The Bank of Russia Main Branch for the Central Federal District spotted 9.542 fake pieces in the Central Federal District. The North-Western Main Branch of the Bank of Russia is still holding the second position with 2,096 forged pieces identified. Divisions for the Republic of Crimea and for the City of Sevastopol are next with 173 identifications.
844 fake foreign banknotes were identified with 482 pieces spotted in May alone. US dollars account for the greater part of forged banknotes. Also, there have been identified counterfeit euros, Chinese yuans, and 1 banknote of the United Kingdom.
Traditionally, 5,000-rouble banknotes take the lead with 9,531 counterfeit pieces identified, followed by 1,000-rouble banknotes (5,667 pieces) which is almost two times less. 10-rouble banknotes and coins of the Bank of Russia turned out to be the least popular with 2 and 4 pieces respectively.
The Bank of Russia Main Branch for the Central Federal District spotted 9.542 fake pieces in the Central Federal District. The North-Western Main Branch of the Bank of Russia is still holding the second position with 2,096 forged pieces identified. Divisions for the Republic of Crimea and for the City of Sevastopol are next with 173 identifications.
844 fake foreign banknotes were identified with 482 pieces spotted in May alone. US dollars account for the greater part of forged banknotes. Also, there have been identified counterfeit euros, Chinese yuans, and 1 banknote of the United Kingdom.
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