The Deutsche Bundesbank checks on a daily basis the eligibility of all of the securities admitted for trading or traded in Germany against the eligibility criteria and reports eligible securities to the ECB. Every business day (at 18.15), the ECB publishes its list of eligible marketable assets.

Counterfeit banknote detectors range from magnifying glasses to UV lamps to electronic devices with built-in testers. When choosing what device to buy, it is usually advisable to give preference to devices which can check more than one banknote security feature.

The decision to apply these standards was based on their design and successful implementation in various areas, including logistics, making them a feasible, secure and future-proof investment for all participating parties.

The Deutsche Bundesbank generally provides to other central banks the same range of services available to cash business partners. Moreover, the Deutsche Bundesbank and the Banco de España provide services to national central banks through the Cash Processing Center (CPC).

Pictures and information on the national sides of the coins in circulation in Luxembourg.

Pictures and information on the national sides of the coins in circulation in Portugal.

Pictures and information on the national sides of the coins in circulation in Finland.

Pictures and information on the national sides of the coins in circulation in Estonia.