In a statement this evening, RBZ Governor John Panonetsa Mangudya said all notes issued by the Central Bank and in circulation, including the $5 notes are still legal tender.
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ)’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) is investigating cases involving some traders rejecting the $5 notes for payment for goods and services. The statement read:
The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) is investigating cases involving traders who are rejecting $5 notes for payment for goods and services. Such conduct is not only counterproductive but also criminal.
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| RBZ Governor John Panonetsa Mangudya Speaks On The Status Of Z$5 Banknotes |
The Bank advises that all notes issued by the Bank and in circulation are still legal tender. Some informal traders such as tuckshops, vendors and other similar businesses have been for some time rejecting ZWL$5.00 notes.
Source – Pindula News
