Ink-stained banknotes
In accordance with the current legislation, intelligent banknote neutralisation systems (IBNS) are used to secure the transportation of cash in Belgium.
These anti-theft cases render the banknotes unusable by spraying them with ink in the event of unauthorised (attempted) opening. The use of these cases is therefore a preventive measure designed to ensure that criminals cannot profit from their crime. This reduces the risk of retailers or other professional cash handlers to become the victims of crime.
![Stained notes](https://www.nbb.be/sites/nbb.be/files/styles/figure_full_width/public/media/stained-intro.jpg?itok=jqexphxk)
Warning
An ink-stained banknote is probably a stolen banknote. Do not accept it under any circumstances!
Ink-stained banknotes cannot be exchanged, neither by commercial banks nor by the National Bank of Belgium!