Gardai in Galway City are investigating the circulation of forged €200 notes.

Suspicions were raised when forged €200 notes were handed over at several firms in the city yesterday.

The replicas are close in appearance to the originals, but it's believed they have a brownish tinge instead of the usual green colour.

Business-owners are being warned to watch out for the fakes and anyone with information is asked to contact the Gardaí.