Bank of Uganda warns public against writing on currency

Bank of Uganda warns public against writing on currency
Bank of Uganda warns that writing on Banknotes is called graffiti and it can get you into trouble with the Police.

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Bank of Uganda has warned the public against writing on currency notes, highlighting that the practice is illegal and could land them to prison.

The warning follows various images circulating on social media with political messages reading “Vote Bobi Wine 2021” and “Vote Museveni 2021.” Notes of different value were displayed on social media since Friday 6th with such messages.

Addressing the press at BOU offices on Monday 9th, December 2019, Mary Katarikawe, the Executive Director for operations said it was wrong and disrespectful to write on currency and Ugandans should stop it.

In a message on Twitter, BOU said: “Writing on Banknotes is called graffiti and it can get you into trouble with the Police.”

Bank of Uganda warns public against writing on currency

The Penal code makes it a crime for anyone to destroy the legal tender of a country. Although the notes remain in circulation, the act shortens the lifespan of the currency.

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