The production, sale or distribution of any objects, printed material or forms that resemble the currency issued by the IEOM such that they could lead to the acceptance of said objects, printed material or forms in the place of the imitated currency units is liable to one year's imprisonment and a fine of €15,000 in line with Article 442-6 of the new criminal code.

The counterfeiting or forging of banknotes and the putting into circulation of counterfeit or forged banknotes are punishable in accordance with Articles 442-1 and 442-2 of the criminal code.