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2012-01-01

Bank of Zambia Circular 09/2012 Regarding Bank of Canada New $100 Banknote

The Bank of Zambia issued Circular 09/2012 to inform commercial banks and bureaux de change about the Bank of Canada's release of a new polymer $100 banknote in November 2011. This notice highlights that the new note is the first denomination of a polymer series issued by the Bank of Canada. Recipients are directed to contact the Bank of Zambia or visit the Bank of Canada website for further details and supporting press releases.

Zambia

Bank of Zambia

# BANK OF ZAMBIA
## OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR - OPERATIONS

May 11, 2012

**CB Circular No:** 09/2012

**TO** : ALL COMMERCIAL BANKS  
       ALL BUREAUX DE CHANGE

**BANK OF CANADA ISSUE OF NEW $100 BANKNOTE**

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Reference is made to the above subject.

The Bank of Zambia wishes to inform you that the Bank of Canada issued a new $100 banknote in November 2011, the first denomination of a new series of banknotes printed on polymer.

Should you require further information regarding the new $100 banknote, please do not hesitate to contact the Bank of Zambia or visit the Bank of Canada website [www.bankofcanada.ca/banknotes](http://www.bankofcanada.ca/banknotes) under Banknote Series. (Also see attached Press Release from Bank of Canada of March 2010).

P. P. Bwalya K. E. Ng’andu (Dr)  
**DEPUTY GOVERNOR – OPERATIONS**

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