Do I have to declare fake notes or coins at Italy customs?

There is nothing to declare — fake notes or coins cannot be brought in at all. Declaring it does not make it admissible; it hands it over.

What happens if I do not declare fake notes or coins in Italy?

Under Agenzia delle dogane e dei Monopoli, Carta doganale del viaggiatore, if you declare the excess yourself: the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under ADM, Carta doganale del viaggiatore: the goods are held until you leave the country; the goods are confiscated. Under Decreto legislativo 26 settembre 2024, n. 141, Articolo 96, comma 1, if the goods are found without being declared: an administrative fine is imposed; the goods are confiscated.

Can I post or ship fake notes or coins to Italy instead of carrying it?

Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.

Can I take fake notes or coins out of Italy?

Italy publishes no separate rule for taking fake notes or coins out; the destination's rules are what will apply.

Does the Italy limit for fake notes or coins apply per person or per family?

Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.

Where does this rule come from?

Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) states it in DECRETO LEGISLATIVO 21 giugno 2016, n. 125. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.

How does Italy compare with other countries on fake notes or coins?

Of the 20 countries covered here, 19 prohibit fake notes or coins, 1 limit it and 0 let it through. Italy is among the strictest.

Can I bring fake notes or coins to Italy?

Official classification: Fake notes or coins

Prohibited

You cannot bring fake notes or coins into Italy.

Carried Not allowed

Declaration Required — surrender

Limit No stated quantity

What you need to know

No stated quantity
Channels: Carried with the traveler

Important

This allowance applies per person, not per family or group.

Official sources

Last verified 2026-09-19

DECRETO LEGISLATIVO 21 giugno 2016, n. 125 Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana

Questions about Fake notes or coins in Italy

Can I bring fake notes or coins to Italy?: fake notes or coins may not be brought into Italy at all. The allowance is per traveller and cannot be pooled between people.
Do I have to declare fake notes or coins at Italy customs?: There is nothing to declare — fake notes or coins cannot be brought in at all. Declaring it does not make it admissible; it hands it over.
What happens if I do not declare fake notes or coins in Italy?: Under Agenzia delle dogane e dei Monopoli, Carta doganale del viaggiatore, if you declare the excess yourself: the normal duty becomes payable on the excess. Under ADM, Carta doganale del viaggiatore: the goods are held until you leave the country; the goods are confiscated. Under Decreto legislativo 26 settembre 2024, n. 141, Articolo 96, comma 1, if the goods are found without being declared: an administrative fine is imposed; the goods are confiscated.
Can I post or ship fake notes or coins to Italy instead of carrying it?: Not under this allowance. It covers goods a traveller carries; a parcel is an import and is assessed under the postal rules instead. Baggage sent before or after you travels under the same allowance.
Can I take fake notes or coins out of Italy?: Italy publishes no separate rule for taking fake notes or coins out; the destination's rules are what will apply.
Does the Italy limit for fake notes or coins apply per person or per family?: Per person. Each traveller carries their own allowance and it cannot be pooled with anyone else's.
Where does this rule come from?: Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli (ADM) states it in DECRETO LEGISLATIVO 21 giugno 2016, n. 125. CarryRules last confirmed that sentence at the source on 2026-09-19.
How does Italy compare with other countries on fake notes or coins?: Of the 20 countries covered here, 19 prohibit fake notes or coins, 1 limit it and 0 let it through. Italy is among the strictest.

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