THE Bank of Zambia (BoZ) says effective April 1, 2026, old banknotes will cease to be legal tender and will no longer be valid for transactions or accepted for exchange with the new series. On March 31, 2025, the BoZ issued a new currency family consisting of six banknotes and six coins. Since then, the new banknotes and coins have been circulating alongside the old currency. In a statement, Wednesday, BoZ Assistant Director Communications Besnat Mwanza advised members of the public to exchange old banknotes at designated cash exchange points by March 31. “Accordingly, the Bank of Zambia wishes to remind the public that the cash exchange period will end on March 31, 2026. Effective April 1, 2026, old banknotes...
