Sana'a govt issues new currency to combat economic war on Yemen

Sana'a govt issues new currency to combat economic war on Yemen

The head of the National Delegation, Mohammed Abdulsalam, stated on Saturday that the introduction of the new metal 100 riyals currency, replacing the damaged paper currency, marks a positive step by the Central Bank in Sana’a towards comprehensive reform.

Abdulsalam added in a tweet on X that this move will alleviate the people’s suffering after years of turmoil caused by a severe economic, financial, and banking war, alongside the military aggression faced by the country.

During a press conference on Saturday, the Governor of the Yemeni Central Bank announced the issuance of the new metal 100 riyals currency as part of an effort to address the issue of damaged currency.