COUNTERFEIT BANK NOTES ON THE NORTH WEST COAST

 Police have again received numerous reports of counterfeit fifty dollar and ten dollar notes being circulated along the North West Coast.

Business owners should be cautious and ensure that staff are alerted to check any notes that may be presented.

If anyone has any bank note in their possession that they may have concerns about the authenticity about they should immediately contact police.

Further information regarding counterfeit detection information can be found on the Reserve Bank of Australia website www.banknotes.rba.gov.au

Anyone who has information regarding the production of counterfeit notes is asked to contact Burnie CIB on 6477 7291 or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.