Protection of the Euro Against Counterfeiting
Forecasted
Protection of the Euro Against Counterfeiting supports authorities combating euro fraud through training, exchanges, studies and technical assistance to safeguard euro banknotes and coins and public trust.
Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: Due Dates (Anticipated): Not yet announced
Funding Amounts: Approximately €6 million total programme budget for 2021–2027; grants co-finance specific projects
Summary: Supports exchanges, training, studies and technical assistance to protect euro banknotes and coins against counterfeiting and related fraud.
Key Information: Grant applicants must be competent national authorities of EU Member States.
Description
The European Commission’s Pericles IV programme supports the protection of euro banknotes and coins against counterfeiting and related fraud. Led by the Directorate-General for Economic and Financial Affairs (DG ECFIN), it operates under direct management for 2021–2027. Its goals are to preserve the integrity of euro currency, strengthen citizens’ and businesses’ confidence in its genuineness, and support trust in the Union’s economy and the sustainability of public finances.
The programme funds information exchange, workshops, seminars, training, targeted placements, staff exchanges and studies for those combating euro counterfeiting. It also supports technical, scientific and operational assistance, including equipment for specialised anti-counterfeiting authorities in third countries. Activities promote cooperation and best-practice exchange among national authorities, Union authorities and the Commission, with third countries and international organisations where appropriate.
