The State Duma is discussing measures with the Central Bank to… (банк · госдума · банкнот)

The State Duma is discussing measures with the Central Bank to combat the production of 'joke banknotes'—fake bills and coins.

Consensus

• The Russian State Duma and the Central Bank are discussing measures to combat counterfeit 'bank of jokes' currency notes and coins.
• The goal is to protect the public from fraud.
• The Central Bank is interested in implementing these measures.
• The legislation is expected to be passed during the current parliamentary session.
• In 2025, 6,565 fake banknotes and coins were detected, a 20% decrease from 2024.

Points of divergence

• The Central Bank has already published a report in January proposing a ban on manufacturing and selling items resembling Russian banknotes and coins, and administrative responsibility for such actions. — vedomosti