20,000 FC banknotes are being withdrawn from circulation
“The Central Bank is reportedly withdrawing 20,000 Congolese franc banknotes as of next week.”
The message is causing queues outside counters and refusals of payment in markets.
The editorial team compared the shared text with press releases published by the Central Bank: it is a recycled 2022 note on the withdrawal of damaged banknotes, with the date removed.
What is true: torn or soiled banknotes can be exchanged at bank branches. No denomination has been demonetised.
- Central Bank of Congo — Press releases Official institution
- Actualite.cd — BCC denial Media / press
- 2022 BCC note on damaged banknotes Archive / primary document