In Kazakhstan, 57 counterfeit banknotes and coins were detected in the first half of 2026, totaling 259,400 tenge. This represents a 68.4% decrease compared to the same period in 2025, according to infohub.kz.
According to the National Bank, the most counterfeited note was the 2,000 tenge denomination, with 22 copies detected, accounting for 38.6% of all counterfeits. Second most common was the 10,000 tenge note (16 copies, 28.1%), followed by the 5,000 tenge note (11 copies, 19.3%). The remaining 14% were coins.
The regulator also warns about fraudulent ads on social media and messaging apps offering printed products that mimic real banknotes for sale. These fakes bear the inscriptions: 'Celebrating together' and 'Not a legal tender.' 'Therefore, it is strongly recommended to pay close attention to the inscriptions when handling banknotes and to verify their authenticity,' the National Bank said in a statement.