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Receive notificationsProtocol to the International Convention for the Suppression of Counterfeiting Currency
PartiesParties with a link have a reservation.
| Party | Signature | RatificationS=Signature without reservation or requirement of ratification R=Ratification, Acceptance, Approval or Notification A=Accession Su=Succession NK=Not Known | Entry into force | Renunciation | Termination |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albania | 20-04-1929 | ||||
| Algeria | 17-03-1965 (A) | 15-06-1965 | |||
| Andorra | 03-10-2007 (A) | 01-01-2008 | |||
| Australia | 05-01-1982 (A) | 05-04-1982 | |||
| Austria | 20-04-1929 | 25-06-1931 (R) | 23-09-1931 | ||
| Bahamas | 09-07-1975 (Su) | 10-07-1973 | |||
| Belarus | 23-08-2001 (Su) | 25-08-1991 | |||
| Belgium | 20-04-1929 | 06-06-1932 (R) | 04-09-1932 | ||
| Benin | 17-03-1966 (A) | 15-06-1966 | |||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 27-04-2009 (A) | 26-07-2009 | |||
| Brazil | 01-07-1932 (A) | 29-09-1932 | |||
| Bulgaria | 20-04-1929 | 22-05-1930 (R) | 22-02-1931 | ||
| Burkina Faso | 08-12-1964 (A) | 08-03-1965 | |||
| China | 20-04-1929 | ||||
| Colombia | 20-04-1929 | 09-05-1932 (R) | 07-08-1932 | ||
| Côte d'Ivoire | 25-05-1964 (A) | 23-08-1964 | |||
| Cuba | 20-04-1929 | 13-06-1933 (R) | 11-09-1933 | ||
| Cyprus | 10-06-1965 (A) | 08-09-1965 | |||
| Czech Republic | 09-02-1996 (Su) | 01-01-1993 | |||
| Czechoslovakia (<01-01-1993) | 20-04-1929 | 12-09-1931 (R) | 11-12-1931 | ||
| Denmark | 20-04-1929 | 19-02-1931 (R) | 01-01-1933 | ||
| Ecuador | 25-09-1937 (A) | 24-12-1937 | |||
| Egypt | 15-07-1957 (A) | 13-10-1957 | |||
| Estonia | 30-08-1930 (A) | 22-02-1931 | |||
| Fiji | 25-03-1971 (Su) | 10-10-1970 | |||
| Finland | 25-09-1936 (A) | 24-12-1936 | |||
| France | 20-04-1929 | 28-03-1958 (R) | 26-06-1958 | ||
| Gabon | 11-08-1964 (A) | 09-11-1964 | |||
| Georgia | 20-07-2000 (A) | 18-10-2000 | |||
| Germany | 20-04-1929 | 03-10-1933 (R) | 01-01-1934 | ||
| Ghana | 09-07-1964 (A) | 07-10-1964 | |||
| Greece | 20-04-1929 | 19-05-1931 (R) | 17-08-1931 | ||
| Holy See | 01-03-1965 (A) | 30-05-1965 | |||
| Hungary | 20-04-1929 | 14-06-1933 (R) | 12-09-1933 | ||
| India | 20-04-1929 | ||||
| Indonesia | 03-08-1982 (A) | 01-11-1982 | |||
| Iraq | 14-05-1965 (A) | 12-08-1965 | |||
| Ireland | 24-07-1934 (A) | 22-10-1934 | |||
| Israel | 10-02-1965 (A) | 11-05-1965 | |||
| Italy | 20-04-1929 | 27-12-1935 (R) | 26-03-1936 | ||
| Japan | 20-04-1929 | ||||
| Kazakhstan | 22-12-2010 (A) | 22-03-2011 | |||
| Kuwait | 09-12-1968 (A) | 09-03-1969 | |||
| Latvia | 22-07-1939 (A) | 20-10-1939 | |||
| Lebanon | 06-10-1966 (A) | 04-01-1967 | |||
| Liberia | 16-09-2005 (A) | 15-12-2005 | |||
| Lithuania | 02-04-2004 (A) | 01-07-2004 | |||
| Luxembourg | 20-04-1929 | 14-03-2002 (R) | 12-06-2002 | ||
| Malawi | 18-11-1965 (A) | 16-02-1966 | |||
| Malaysia | 04-07-1972 (A) | 02-10-1972 | |||
| Mali | 06-01-1970 (A) | 06-04-1970 | |||
| Malta | 17-11-2015 (A) | 15-02-2016 | |||
| Mauritius | 18-07-1969 (Su) | 12-03-1968 | |||
| Mexico | 30-03-1936 (A) | 28-06-1936 | |||
| Monaco | 20-04-1929 | 21-10-1931 (R) | 19-01-1932 | ||
| Netherlands, the Kingdom of the | 20-04-1929 | 30-04-1932 (R) | 29-07-1932 | ||
| Niger | 05-05-1969 (A) | 03-08-1969 | |||
| Norway | 20-04-1929 | 16-03-1931 (R) | 14-06-1931 | ||
| Panama | 20-04-1929 | ||||
| Peru | 11-05-1970 (A) | 09-08-1970 | |||
| Philippines | 05-05-1971 (A) | 03-08-1971 | |||
| Poland | 20-04-1929 | 15-06-1934 (R) | 13-09-1934 | ||
| Portugal | 20-04-1929 | 18-09-1930 (R) | 22-02-1931 | ||
| Romania | 20-04-1929 | 07-03-1939 (R) | 05-06-1939 | ||
| Russian Federation | 20-04-1929 | 13-07-1931 (R) | 11-10-1931 | ||
| San Marino | 18-10-1967 (A) | 16-01-1968 | |||
| Senegal | 25-08-1965 (A) | 23-11-1965 | |||
| Serbia | 18-03-2016 (Su) | 27-04-1992 | |||
| Slovakia | 28-05-1993 (Su) | 01-01-1993 | |||
| Slovenia | 09-05-2006 (Su) | 25-06-1991 | |||
| Solomon Islands | 03-09-1981 (Su) | 07-07-1978 | |||
| South Africa | 29-08-1967 (A) | 27-11-1967 | |||
| Spain | 28-04-1930 (R) | 22-02-1931 | |||
| Sri Lanka | 02-06-1967 (A) | 31-08-1967 | |||
| Sweden | 15-03-2001 (A) | 13-06-2001 | |||
| Switzerland | 20-04-1929 | 30-12-1948 (R) | 30-03-1949 | ||
| Syria | 14-08-1964 (Su) | 20-06-1959 | |||
| Thailand | 06-06-1963 (A) | 04-09-1963 | |||
| Togo | 03-10-1978 (A) | 01-01-1979 | |||
| Türkiye | 21-01-1937 (A) | 21-04-1937 | |||
| Uganda | 15-04-1965 (A) | 14-07-1965 | |||
| United Kingdom | 20-04-1929 | 28-07-1959 (R) | 26-10-1959 | ||
| United States of America | 20-04-1929 | ||||
| Vietnam | 03-12-1964 (A) | 03-03-1965 | |||
| Yugoslavia (< 25-06-1991) | 20-04-1929 | 24-11-1930 (R) | 22-02-1931 |
Extensions
United Kingdom
| Extended to | Entry into force | Termination |
|---|---|---|
| Anguilla | 13-10-1960 | |
| Bermuda | 13-10-1960 | |
| British Virgin Islands | 13-10-1960 | |
| Falkland Islands | 13-10-1960 | |
| Gibraltar | 13-10-1960 | |
| Montserrat | 13-10-1960 |
Parties with reservations, declarations and objections
| Party | Reservations / Declarations | Objections |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | Yes | No |
| Denmark | Yes | No |
| Indonesia | Yes | No |
| Malaysia | Yes | No |
| Norway | Yes | No |
| Philippines | Yes | No |
| Syria | Yes | No |
Algeria
17-03-1967
The Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria does not consider itself bound by article
19 of the Convention, which confers upon the International Court of Justice jurisdiction
with respect to any disputes concerning the Convention.
The jurisdiction of international tribunals may be accepted, by way of exception,
in cases with respect to which the Algerian Government shall have expressly given
its consent.
Denmark
19-02-1931
Denemarken, 19 februari 1931
According to a Declaration made by the Danish Government when ratifying the Convention,
the latter was to take effect in respect of Denmark only upon the coming into force
of the Danish Penal Code of April 15th, 1930. This Code having entered into force
on January 1st, 1933, the Convention has become effective for Denmark from the same
date.
Indonesia
03-08-1982
The Government of the Republic of Indonesia does not consider itself bound by the
provisions of article 19 of this Convention but takes the position that any dispute
relating to the interpretation or application of the Convention may be submitted to
arbitration or to the International Court of Justice for decision, only with the agreement
of all the parties to the dispute.
Malaysia
04-07-1972
The Government of Malaysia does not consider itself bound by the provisions of article
19 of the Convention.
Norway
16-03-1931
In view of the provisions of Article 176, paragraph 2, of the Norwegian Ordinary Criminal
Code and Article 2 of the Norwegian Law on the Extradition of Criminals, the extradition
provided for in Article 10 of the present Convention may not be granted for the offence
referred to in Article 3, No. 2, where the person uttering the counterfeit currency
himself accepted it bona fide as genuine.
Philippines
05-05-1971
Articles 5 and 8 of the Convention shall be inoperative with respect to the Philippines
unless and until Article 163 of the Revised Penal Code and Section 14 (a), Rule 110,
of the Rules of the Court in the Philippines, shall have been amended to conform to
the said provisions of the Convention.
Syria
14-08-1964
[...] The Government of the Syrian Arab Republic, referring to Presidential decree
No.1147 of 20 June 1959, pursuant to which the application of the Convention for the
Suppression of Counterfeiting Currency and Protocol, done at Geneva on 30 April 1929,
was extended to the Syrian Province of the United Arab Republic, and to décret-loi
No.25 promulgated on 13 June 1962 by the President of the Syrian Arab Republic has
informed the Secretary-General that the Syrian Arab Republic considers itself a party
to the said Convention and Protocol as from 20 June 1959.