The Central Bank of Cyprus informs the public about the circulation of counterfeit euro banknotes of various denominations. These banknotes are easily identified, since they bear repeating serial numbers on their reverse side. Specifically, the serial numbers that are often found by denomination are the following:
€ 5 ΜΒ6666888880
€ 10: ΜΒ6666888880, PA7497803159
€ 20: ΜΒ66688880, UC1366259581, SD2034368912 and PMI25782181
€ 50: MB6666888880, FG9252070821, SE1206972964 and WR6493991575
The Central Bank of Cyprus advises the public to be careful and to scrutinise banknotes when transacting in cash.
More information about the security features of euro banknotes can be found on the website of the Central Bank of Cyprus and the European Central Bank.