March 18, 2010, 21:34 CET
Cash Management
Security features
In the Euro-Banknotes section you will find specimens of euro banknotes, detailed information about the various security features and a guide to checking the authenticity of euro banknotes. You should always check a few different security features just to be on the safe side.
Free Exchange DM-Euro
You can exchange your old DM banknotes and coins at all Bundesbank branches. You can find further information about this in the Frequently Asked Questions section under DM-Banknotes FAQ.
Money Museum
Visit our Money Museum which hosts a wide range of exhibitions and events. The Bundesbank’s Money Museum website, which is fully accessible, shows the world of monetary and foreign exchange policy and offers an introduction to the history of money.
Damaged money
In certain circumstances, the Bundesbank will replace damaged banknotes and coins. You can find further information about this in the Damaged money section.
€2 commemorative coins
Each euro-area country is allowed to issue one €2 commemorative coin per year. The €2 commemorative coin “10th anniversary of Economic and Monetary Union” is an exceptional case as it was issued by all euro-area countries on 1 January 2009. Images of the German €2 euro commemorative coins can be found in the Commemorative and collector’s coins section.
CashEDI - at WINCOR WORLD 2010
The Deutsche Bundesbank, in cooperation with Wincor Nixdorf, will once again be presenting its CashEDI service at this year’s WINCOR WORLD 2010 trade fair in Paderborn between 26 January and 28 January 2010. In parallel to the forum on offer at the trade fair, a presentation will also be held on the topic “Deutsche Bundesbank CashEDI: secure cash payment transactions – milestones and outlook” (26 January 2010).
Lira, franc, schilling ...
Foreign currency banknotes originating from euro-area countries prior to the adoption of the euro can be exchanged at the respective national central bank.You can find further information about this in the Foreign exchange section.
Payment behaviour in Germany
Cash is the most commonly used means of payment in Germany. This is revealed in a study published by the Bundesbank. More...
