Counterfeit banknotes discovered in large numbers in Nizhny Novgorod region during the initial three months
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April 30, 2025, 16:11
Staying Aware: Counterfeit Currency in Nizhny Novgorod
Forewarning! The following content discusses the potential presence of counterfeit currency, providing practical advice on how to stay vigilant.
Got a Fishy Ruble?It's no joke that, between January and March 2025, 35 fake Russian notes were detected in the banking sector of the Nizhny Novgorod region. A press release from the Volga-Vyatka GU Bank of Russia confirmed the findings. Most of these counterfeit bills were 5,000 ruble notes, with a total of 20 phony ones, followed by 9 1,000 ruble notes, 3 of 500 rubles, and 1-2 1,000 ruble bills. Two phony 10 ruble coins were also discovered, alongside two fake 50 and 100 US dollar bills. In total, 177 counterfeit Russian currency notes were found across regions under the Volga-Vyatka Main Department of the Bank of Russia (VVGU).
But What Happened Before?Historical trends indicate that high-value ₽5,000 notes and mid-tier ₽1,000/₽500 bills are frequently targeted due to their widespread circulation. Less common denominations like ₽100/₽200 are also monitored.
Don't Fall Victim to FakesTo verify your cash, use UV lights, watermarks, and holograms, as detailed on the Central Bank of Russia’s currency page. Mobile apps, such as "Banknotes Trainer," are also useful resources.
Important: If you come across suspected counterfeits, do not return the note to the passer, make a note of their physical features, and contact the police immediately.
For More Information- Central Bank of Russia: Regularly publishes quarterly counterfeit reports, including regional breakdowns, such as 2023 Q1 report.- Nizhny Novgorod Police: Contact their economic crimes unit or public relations department for localized data.- Open Data Portals: Check platforms like data.gov.ru for regional financial crime statistics.
- In the first quarter of 2025, a total of 35 fake 5,000 ruble notes, 9 1,000 ruble notes, 3 500 ruble notes, 1-2 1,000 ruble bills, and 2 phony 10 ruble coins were detected in the Nizhny Novgorod region.
- The Volga-Vyatka GU Bank of Russia's press release revealed that between January and March 2025, 20 phony 5,000 ruble notes and 9 1,000 ruble notes were found.
- The Central Bank of Russia suggests using UV lights, watermarks, and holograms to verify cash and has published quarterly counterfeit reports, including regional data, such as the 2023 Q1 report.
- If you come across suspected counterfeit rubles in Nizhny Novgorod, do not return the note to the passer, instead, make a note of their physical features and contact the police immediately.
