Counterfeiting of banknotes in Poland

Abstract

The article presents in a broad perspective the phnomenon of the banknote counterfeiting in Poland. It was was investigated using an analytical approach based on various factors characterizing the discussed practice. The denominations most exposed to counterfeiting (PLN 100 and PLN 200) were identified, the number of criminal proceedings conducted in cases of money counterfeiting was examined, and the structure of banknotes seized as doubtful was analysed. In addition, an analysis of the PPM indicator showing the number of counterfeits per 1 million banknotes in circulation was carried out, comparing Poland's data with data from other countries. The article also presents the basic classification of banknote counterfeits. The conducted research leads to the conclusion that Polish banknotes are characterized by high resistance to counterfeiting, resulting from the recent modernization of the banknotes and their well-chosen security features. At the same time, the Polish currency - due to its local nature and relative weakness against the EUR and USD - is not attractive to international criminal groups specializing in counterfeiting