Monday, February 12, 2007

Caution Should Be Used with ANG 50 and ANG 100 Notes Due to Conterfeits

According to a recent statement by the Central Bank of the Netherlands Antilles, caution should be exercised when accepting FL 50 (ANG) or FL 100 (ANG) notes at the present time, due to counterfeit notes which are currently circulating.

It appears that in some cases the gold foil authenticating FL 10 notes has been cut out of these lower-denomination notes and in turn placed on the higher-denomination notes, which would then give the appearance of authentic currency.

With the upcoming Karnival holidays, the Central Bank would like to issue a public warning so that all are on the lookout for counterfeit currency, especially in denominations of FL 50 and FL 100. For additional information on the characteristics of which bank notes are real and to receive help in recognizing counterfeit notes, visit the Central Bank’s web site at www.centralbank.an.  It should be noted that no bank will accept counterfeit notes or those notes from which the foil has been removed.  If you think you may have already received a counterfeit note, you are asked to advise the police department at 717-8000.  (Source:  Central Bank of the Netherlands Antilles)