The Bulgarian National Bank (BNB) has clarified that euro banknotes that are scratched, intentionally damaged, or otherwise defaced cannot be reimbursed and should not be accepted in transactions. Chief Treasurer Stefan Tsvetkov emphasized during a briefing at the National Coordination Center for the Euro Mechanism that both series of euro banknotes in circulation remain legal tender, but only in proper condition. Merchants across the country were urged to carefully check banknotes and refuse