The branches of the Bundesbank supply the economy with euro banknotes and coins, and offers private customers the opportunity to exchange D-Mark banknotes and coins free-of-charge and with no fixed deadline.

The branches of the Bundesbank supply the economy with euro banknotes and coins, and offers private customers the opportunity to exchange D-Mark banknotes and coins free-of-charge and with no fixed deadline.

The branches of the Bundesbank supply the economy with euro banknotes and coins, and offers private customers the opportunity to exchange D-Mark banknotes and coins free-of-charge and with no fixed deadline.

Banknote circulation in Germany has a small environmental footprint. This is the result of a study commissioned by the Deutsche Bundesbank which examines the environmental impact of the issuance, distribution, use and disposal of euro banknotes.

The counterfeits being spread at present can be detected by checking the security features. In most cases, counterfeiters focus on just one or only few security features. Therefore, it is advisable to check several features.

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

The €100 banknote of the Europa series was introduced on 17 September 2018. The Europa series was introduced in May 2013, starting with the €5 banknote.

The €2 coins with a commemorative design are regular coins , which are accepted as legal tender in all euro-area countries. Although these €2 coins with a commemorative design are more commonly referred to as commemorative coins, they are nonetheless officially classed as “standard” regular issue coins.

The denominations of euro banknotes embody the shared theme of "Ages and styles of Europe" and represent the architectural styles of seven periods of European cultural history. They have been legal tender in all of the participating European Union member states since 1 January 2002. In addition, the physical appearance of euro banknotes is identical throughout the euro area. The European Central Bank and the national central banks of the Eurosystem began rolling out a second series of euro banknotes in May 2013.

The German government has decided to mint a €2 commemorative coin entitled “35 years of German unity” scheduled to be issued on 25 September 2025. This year marks the 35th anniversary of German reunification. On 3 October 1990, the Basic Law fulfilled its mandate to the German people by bringing Germany’s unity and freedom full circle.

As agreed with the central associations of the German banking industry, the bank sort code files will be updated on a quarterly basis on the Monday following the first Saturday in March, June, September and December.

The MFI interest rate statistics have been collected on a harmonised basis in the euro area since January 2003.They replaced the Bundesbank's interest rate statistics, which were discontinued at the end of the June 2003 reference month.

The National Cash Forum is introducing new stickers to improve the visibility of cash as a payment method. A neutral sticker has been developed to complement the symbols for credit cards or other payment providers displayed in shop entrances, so that retailers can show that they accept cash payments