1st March 2026

This is the list of the serial numbers of the banknotes of 10; 20 and 50 bolivianos of the B series that were being transported by the accident Military cargo plane on 27 February. About 30% of the notes were stolen when the boxes broke and scattered in a populated area. Banknotes NOT in this list will be legal tender as of tomorrow.

Originally the Central Bank withdrew the legal tender status of all of them, including those legally held by banks and the public, but today it has restored as of tomorrow 2 March the value of those whose serial numbers are not in this list.

The possession of notes included in this list is considered to be a violation of the law. Banks are instructed to retain them when presented.

Source: Banco Central de Bolivia.

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