Police warning: Fake 20-krone coins in circulation

In recent times, several police districts across the country have received reports of fake 20-krone coins, and the police are now warning both members of the public and businesses against accepting coins without checking them thoroughly.

The counterfeit coins have been attempted used in grocery stores, department stores and even for purchases of electronics such as smartphones, where offenders have tried to pay thousands of kroner using large quantities of the fake 20-krone coins. There are currently cases in several parts of the country, and the police are working intensively to trace where the coins originate from and who is behind them.

However, there is not yet a clear link between the cases, and it is not known whether the same perpetrators are responsible for all of the counterfeit coins, which complicates the investigation.

Several of the seized coins bear the year 2021, but appear unusually shiny and new. On closer inspection, both the portrait and the royal coat of arms on the coins are rendered less precisely than on genuine coins. The police also note that the lettering on the counterfeit coins may have an incorrect slant, and the weight may be lower than normal.

The police are urging businesses in particular to be extra vigilant, especially when receiving larger quantities of 20-krone coins. If in doubt, the coin should be compared with a known genuine coin, and details should be examined closely.

In cases of suspected counterfeit coins, the police encourage people to contact them.

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