I learnt something useful on holiday at the Cap d'Agde.

There is a map of Europe on one side of a Euro note, with an alphabet letter followed by a long printed number. Presumably the serial number. The letter is the country identification code. If you are the owner of a note with the letter Y; you may wish to pass it on.

Example of a code number on a French 50 Euro note; U05189191934.

Considered safe by the naturists;
Austria N
Belgium Z
Finland L
France U
Germany X
Holland P



I was advised to avoid;
Cyprus G
Greece Y
Italy S
Malta F
Ireland T
Spain V
Portugal M

I hope this is useful,

MadDutch

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