KWACHA GETS NEW FEATURES
Bank of Zambia – BOZ- has launched of enhanced features of the Zambian currency.
BOZ Governor, Denny Kalyalya says the enhanced features is meant to strengthen security and for ease of verification by members of the public.
Dr. Kalyalya further says the Central Bank will start circulating the enhanced notes tomorrow August 1, 2018.
He has explained that the circulation will be conducted in a phased manner, starting first with 2 and 5 Kwacha notes.
He has pointed out that the paper on which the notes have been printed are thicker to give them longevity.
One of the features of the notes include tactile marks on both edges for the visually impaired to easily identify the notes.
Dr. Kalyalya also says BOZ will not withdraw existing bank notes and that they will continue in circulation until the end of their lifespan.