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Pericles IV: Protection of the Euro Against Counterfeiting
This programme funds initiatives and technology solutions to prevent counterfeiting of euro banknotes and coins, and strengthens cooperation among national authorities and international organisations. Public authorities, law enforcement agencies, and businesses developing anti-counterfeiting technologies and security solutions can apply.
About this call
Objective:The Pericles IV programme has the following general objective:To prevent and combat counterfeiting and related fraud, preserve the integrity of the euro banknotes and coins, thus strengthening the trust of citizens and business in the genuineness of these banknotes and coins and therefore enhancing the trust in the Union's economy, while securing the sustainability of public finances.The Pericles IV programme has the following specific objective:To protect euro banknotes and coins against counterfeiting and related fraud, by supporting and supplementing the measures undertaken by the Member States and assisting the competent national and Union authorities in their efforts to develop among themselves and with the Commission a close and regular cooperation and an exchange of best practice, where appropriate including third countries and international organisations.