February 10, 2012, 18:32 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.
International Conference
International conference on “The usage, costs and benefits of cash: Theory and evidence from macro and micro data” in Eltville, 27-29 February 2012. More information
DM banknotes and coins
You can exchange unlimited amounts of the banknotes and coins listed below indefinitely and free of charge at all Deutsche Bundesbank branches during counter opening hours. The official euro conversion rate is EUR 1 for DEM 1.95583
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.
Euro coins
All euro coins have a common “European" side and a national side. The common side has the same design in all the euro-area member states. Owing to the enlargement of the European Union (EU), the motif on the European side has had a new design since 1 January 2007.
300th Birthday Frederick II
The regular issue €10 coin “300th Birthday Frederick II” (common commemorative coin) will be issued on 9 February 2012. For further information, please visit the website of the German Sales Agency for Collector’s Coins. The freshly minted coins may be obtained at all Bundesbank branches for the nominal value of €2.
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.
Federal state coin series – Bavaria
The regular issue €2 coin “Bavaria” (common commemorative coin) will be issued on 3 February 2012. For further information, please visit the website of the German Sales Agency for Collector’s Coins. The freshly minted coins may be obtained at all Bundesbank branches for the nominal value of €2.
