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Rain of money on the A1: Drivers collect counterfeit notes!
Drivers were alerted on the A1 in Seevetal on August 12, 2025 when counterfeit banknotes were found.
Rain of money on the A1: Drivers collect counterfeit notes!
An unusual situation occurred on August 12, 2025 on Autobahn 1 near Seevetal. Drivers noticed several banknotes lying on the road and stopped to pick them up. The police, especially the Maschen motorway police, immediately received reports about the location, which was in the direction of Hamburg. The banknotes found were copies that were marked as both 10 and 50 euro notes. Fortunately, there was no specific dangerous situation on site.
In such cases, the police ask you to report the situation and not to take the banknotes you see home with you. If counterfeit money is discovered, those affected should contact the Maschen motorway police on (04105) 620-200 to discuss possible further courses of action. Of course, it is important to take the checking of banknotes seriously, because not all counterfeits are recognizable at first glance.
Detection of counterfeit money
Ticket holders have a clear advantage: The Bundesbank recommends familiarizing yourself with the security features of the respective banknotes. Current counterfeits are often characterized by the fact that they only focus on one or a few security features. It is therefore useful to take several of these features into account in order to distinguish genuine from counterfeit banknotes. The cotton banknote paper feels firm and firm and can be easily recognized with a little experience. The Bundesbank also informs about the history of euro banknotes that the first banknotes have been in circulation in various series since their introduction, with the 50 euro banknote being introduced on April 4, 2017.
Understand safety features
If you want to be on the safe side when handling cash, you should also know the authenticity features of coins. As VR.de explains, the image of real 1 and 2 euro coins stands out sharply from the background, while counterfeit coins often have unevenness and appear less distinctive. A simple magnet test can also be helpful: real coins have a slightly magnetic middle section and a non-magnetic outer coin ring. If during a test the coin is strongly attracted or does not react at all, you should be suspicious.
In a world where cash is still very popular, it makes sense to prepare for such situations. Even if collecting banknotes on the highway seems like a tempting business, you should always make sure that you have the right banknotes in your pocket.