Information has emerged on social media that Uzbekistan is experiencing issues with the buying and selling of old-style $100 bills. The Central Bank responded to the situation.
The regulator stated that there are no problems with transactions involving these banknotes. The status of the old-style $100 bills as legal tender has not changed in any government calculations.
In case of any issues, the Central Bank recommended contacting the Hotline at (71 200-00-44).
Earlier reports indicated that in Tashkent, three men exchanged counterfeit dollars at an ATM. The criminals used 28 fake $50 bills.