Touching everyone when trying to exchange a hundred dollars: Ukrainians warned about possible problems.

Financial experts emphasize that the increase in the number of counterfeit hundred-dollar bills requires greater attention and caution in transactions with American currency. According to the National Bank, an increase in counterfeiting was detected in the first half of 2024. For every million genuine notes, there are about 3.4 counterfeits, although this remains lower compared to previous data.

Main target - hundred-dollar bills

Criminals predominantly counterfeit hundred-dollar bills in the U.S., especially accelerating in retail locations and outside the banking system. Street exchanges are the most risky. New banknotes have additional security features that complicate the counterfeiting process.

Methods to check authenticity

• Watermark
• Holographic security strip
• Element 'bell in ink'
• Relief printing and microtext

Official banking institutions use specialized equipment to verify the authenticity of banknotes, so transactions in such institutions guarantee the highest level of security.

Dollar in Ukraine's foreign exchange reserves

The head of the National Bank confirmed the importance of the dollar as a component of Ukraine's foreign exchange reserves, regardless of its fluctuations in global markets. Cashless transactions with foreign currency are becoming increasingly popular among Ukrainians, avoiding the use of cash.