We are NOT recalling cash because of Covid-19, says SA Reserve Bank

Covid19SouthAfrica: We are NOT recalling cash because of Covid-19, says SA Reserve Bank

JOHANNESBURG - The South African Reserve Bank has announced that they will not be withdrawing banknotes and coins because of the Covid-19 outbreak.

SARB said in a statement, "It is believed that criminal elements are visiting the homes of members of the public telling them to hand over banknotes in their possession because the banknotes have been contaminated with the coronavirus. SARB further expressed that they will not, under any circumstances, send employees or representatives to collect cash from the public.

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