CBL launches nationwide “Clean Note Campaign” – “Protecting the Liberian Dollar, Preserving Our Pride”

Published: September 18, 2025

Monrovia – The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) is taking a bold action to protect the Liberian dollar with the launch of a nationwide “Clean Note Campaign: Our Money, Our Pride.” The official launch is set for Friday, September 19, 2025, at the Rally Time Market in Monrovia.

This initiative is in response to the alarming rate of mutilation of the Liberian dollar banknotes and coins, caused by poor handling practices such as squeezing, writing, stamping, stapling, exposing notes to dirt and moisture and melting coins; damaging up to about L$1B of the new family of banknotes printed in 2022. These habits not only undermine the appearance of the national currency but also cost the country millions of dollars to replace.

With the Clean Note Campaign, the CBL is putting every Liberian at the center of a movement to preserve the dignity of the nation’s currency, strengthen confidence in the economy, and promote national identity.

Ahead of the launch, campaign teams will hit the streets with a two-day float across Monrovia, using music, drama, and community engagement to drive home the message: “Our Money, Our Pride—Handle It with Care.” Those damaging the currency risk a fine of five hundred thousand Liberian dollars or serve a two-year jail term.

The campaign has already secured strong backing from key national stakeholders, including all nine Commercial Banks, the Liberian Marketing Association, the Liberia Business Association, the National Association of Foreign Exchange Bureaus, National Street Vendors and Scratch Card Dealers Association of Liberia, and the Merged Federation of Motorcyclists and Tricyclist Union of Liberia. These groups have pledged to mobilize their members to take ownership of the campaign and push its message nationwide.

CBL Executive Governor, Henry F. Saamoi made it clear that the campaign is about more than just preserving paper notes: “The Liberian dollar is a symbol of our sovereignty. When we disrespect our money, we disrespect ourselves as a people. The Clean Note Campaign challenges every Liberian to take responsibility, not only to safeguard the value of our currency but to show pride in our national identity.”

Governor Saamoi stated that the launch is just the beginning of a sustained, nationwide push: “This is not a one-off event. We are rolling out radio programs, community theater, grassroots outreach, and direct market engagements across Liberia. Whether you are a vendor, taxi driver, student, or office worker, this campaign speaks to you. Together, we can save the country millions in printing costs and demonstrate nationalism and respect to the Liberian dollar.”

The CBL is urging the public to actively support the campaign, join the awareness activities, and become champions of the message: “Our Money, Our Pride – Handle It with Care.”