ISLAMABAD – State Bank of Pakistan through its 16 field offices of itssubsidiary SBP Banking Services Corporation (SBP BSC) issued fresh notes ofRs. 185 billion for Eid-ul-Azha 2018 as compared to Rs.168 billion issuedon previous Eid-ul-Azha.
Out of the total fresh notes issued, Rs. 12 billion of lower denomination(upto Rs. 100) fresh notes have been provided to commercial banks ascompared to Rs. 8 billion on last Eid-ul-Azha, for onward distributionamong general public and account holders.
Furthermore, Rs. 200 billion of fresh & good quality ATM notes of higherdenomination (Rs. 500 & above) have been issued to commercial banks forsmooth operations and availability of cash in ATMs during and before Eidholidays.