Information on the options for obtaining the stamping quality “Stamp Shine”.

Overview of the most important content-related amendments to the external reporting system.

The Counterfeit Money Unit's task is to examine and store counterfeit money of any currency which is seized in Germany or confiscated by the police. We also check the authenticity of payment cards, securities, traveller's cheques and gold and silver coins which are legal tender. Another focal point of our work is to prevent the circulation of counterfeit money.

Der EZB-Rat hat Mitte Oktober 2023 beschlossen, in die nächste Phase des Projekts digitaler Euro überzugehen: die sogenannte Vorbereitungsphase. Diese soll den Grundstein für einen möglichen digitalen Euro legen. 

In our branches it is possible for private customers to exchange D-Mark banknotes and coins free-of-charge and with no fixed deadline. Please find further information, such as branch addresses, opening hours and travel directions, on the following sites.

The Deutsche Bundesbank does not conduct transactions (purchase, vending, etc.) in foreign currencies (banknotes and coins) and precious metals with the general public (including credit institutions).

The Bundesbank's exchange rate statistics represent a collection of current and historical exchange rates.