NATIONAL BANK OF SERBIA HAS MADE A STATEMENT: We will file criminal charges against everyone who scribbles on and damages banknotes!
As the NBS already warned on a similar occasion in July 2025, a banknote with text written on it is unfit for further circulation.
TL;DR
- The National Bank of Serbia (NBS) will file criminal charges against individuals intentionally damaging dinar banknotes.
- The NBS warns that deliberately damaging banknotes, such as by scribbling on them, makes them unfit for circulation.
- Such acts could be considered a criminal offense under the article concerning the defamation of the Republic of Serbia.
- The NBS calls on all competent authorities to bring perpetrators to justice.
- Defacing banknotes is not considered freedom of expression or artistic creativity, but an abuse that disrespects national symbols.