Introduction of the Redesigned US $100 Note in Circulation

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Bank Of Zambia
OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY GOVERNOR - OPERATIONS

October 14, 2013

TO : ALL COMMERCIAL BANKS
ALL BUREAU DE CHANGES

INTRODUCTION OF REDESIGNED $100 IN CIRCULATION

Reference is made to the above subject.

The Bank of Zambia wishes to inform you that the Federal Reserve Bank System began issuing a new $100 note from Tuesday, 8 October 2013. The redesigned $100 note incorporates new security features to deter counterfeiters and help businesses and consumers tell whether a note is genuine.

You are further reminded that ALL U.S. currency remains legal tender, regardless of when it was issued.

For more information on the new $100 note, as well as training and educational materials, visit www.newmoney.gov.

Attached is the copy of Press Release from the Federal Reserve Bank of America.

[Signature]

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

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Cc: Governor
Deputy Governor – Administration
Director – Bank Supervision
Director – Non Bank Financial Institutions Supervision Director – Regional Office Director – Banking, Currency and Payments Systems

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$100 Note

All U.S. currency remains legal tender, regardless of when it was issued.

Issued 2013

[Image of the front and back of a $100 bill]