Press Release No 36 –
Statement from the Reserve Bank of Fiji on the 1 Million dollar 20 dollar Banknotes Under Police Investigation
Press Release No. : 36/2010
Date : 15 September 2010
The Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji, Mr. Sada Reddy confirmed that the Reserve Bank of Fiji had reported to the Fiji Police Force, that $1 million in $20 Fiji banknotes bearing the serial numbers EB 450 001 – EB 500 000 was presumed to be stolen during consignment delivery to Fiji.
The Governor wishes to assure the public that the Reserve Bank of Fiji is working closely with the Fiji Police Force and is happy with the progress of their investigations which has now moved offshore.
Governor Reddy wishes to assure the general public that the $20 banknotes bearing the serial numbers EB 450 001 – EB 500 000 are legal tender and should be accepted as normal circulation legal tender notes. The general public should not have any hesitancy in accepting any legal tender $20 notes including the $20 notes bearing the serial numbers EB 450 001 – EB 500 000.
The commercial banks, foreign exchange dealers and business houses are advised to accept these notes without question and provide value to customers as they are legal tender.
The Governor expressed his appreciation to the Fiji Police Force, commercial banks, the general public and other stakeholders for their cooperation and assistance.