Regulatory Alerts2023-01-01
Circular No. 76 (2023): Fifth Issue of the 20 Jordanian Dinar Denomination
The Palestine Monetary Authority issued Circular No. 76 (2023) requiring all specialized lending institutions operating in Palestine to immediately implement procedures for handling the new fifth series of the 20 Jordanian Dinar banknotes. Institutions must configure their cash handling devices to count and inspect the new notes alongside existing ones and train staff on the updated security features to detect counterfeiting. The circular also directs institutions to consult the Central Bank of Jordan’s official website for detailed information on the new banknotes' security characteristics.
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Palestine Monetary Authority PALESTINE MONETARY AUTHORITY
Circular No. (76 / 2023) To all specialized lending institutions operating in Palestine Date: Thursday, March 23, 2023
Subject: Fifth Issue of the (20) Jordanian Dinar Denomination
In light of the Central Bank of Jordan issuing a new fifth series of banknotes in the (20) Jordanian Dinar denomination. Immediate measures are requested to accept transactions with the new issue, including:
- Preparing devices to accept counting and inspecting the new series of banknotes alongside the current series of the same denomination.
- Training staff on the security features of the currency to enable the detection of any forgery or counterfeiting.
The electronic link below can also be referenced to review the security features of the new banknotes.
Supervisory Group Palestine Monetary Authority
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https://www.cbj.gov.jo/Pages/viewpage.aspx?pageID=1449