Currency Swap: CBN Refutes Claim on Old N1,000, N500 Notes Deposit In Banks

Hamilton Nwosa
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The Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN has refuted claims that it has approved the deposit of N1,000 and N5,000 notes from the general public.

The CBN in a statement by its Director, Corporate Communication, Mr. Osita Nwanisobi, on Friday, debunked online media reports that the apex bank had directed commercial banks to collect the old N500 and N1,000 notes from the public.

The release stated that: “the attention of the Central Bank of Nigeria has been drawn to some fake and unauthorised messages, quoting the CBN as having authorised the Deposit Money Banks to collect the old N500 and N1,000 banknotes.

“For the avoidance of doubt, and in line with Mr. President’s broadcast of February 16, the CBN has been directed to ONLY re-issue and recirculate the old N200 banknotes and this is expected to circulate as legal tender for 60 days up to April 10.

“Members of the public should, therefore, disregard any message and/or information not formally released by the Central Bank of Nigeria on this subject.

“Media practitioners are advised to PLEASE verify any information from the correct sources before publication.”

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