Liberia's Central Bank Seeks Approval for L$79 Billion Currency Print Run, Including New L$2,000 Note

Liberia's Central Bank Seeks Approval for L$79 Billion Currency Print Run, Including New L$2,000 Note

Monrovia -- The Central Bank of Liberia asked lawmakers Tuesday to authorize printing of L$79 billion in new banknotes, including a new L$2,000 denomination, at an estimated cost of US$11.56 million between 2026 and 2030.

CBL GOVERNOR WARNS OF CURRENCY SHORTAGE AS SENATE REVIEWS L$79 BILLION BANKNOTE PRINTING PROPOSAL

By Staff Writer | Smart News Liberia MONROVIA – Executive Governor Henry F. Saamoi of the Central Bank of Liberia on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, warned that Liberia could face serious currency shortages if urgent approval is not granted for the printing of additional banknotes, as he defended a major monetary proposal before the Liberian Senate on Tuesday. Governor Saamoi made the remarks during a public hearing convened by the joint committees on …