Fake cash (not pictured) has been seized by police on the Far South Coast. Photo: Damien Larkins.
Businesses and members of the public are being warned to watch out for counterfeit cash, after fake notes were handed in to several businesses on the NSW Far South Coast earlier this month.
A NSW Police spokesperson said counterfeit $50 dollar notes were handed to businesses at Merimbula and Eden on the night of New Year’s Day 2025.
Officers were alerted, took the fake notes and began inquiries.
“Police advise that these particular notes were identified as being counterfeit as the transparent panel was faulty,” the police spokesperson said.
Police have provided numerous tips to help members of the public identify counterfeit notes.
For instance, feel the note, as a genuine note is printed on special plastic and is difficult to tear.
Hold the note to the light and look for the Australian coat of arms, which is usually found to the left of the clear window or denomination numeral when looking at the front of the note.
Feel for slightly raised printing on the main design of the note, look for the seven-pointed star inside a circle and compare the background printing to look for any distortions or less clearly defined patterns.
Also, check that the note has a clear window and a clear printed image. For instance, the $50 note has the Southern Cross and the $100 note has the lyrebird.
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