Yemen Monitor / Newsroom:
The Central Bank of Yemen (CBY) – Headquarters in Aden – confirmed this Saturday that reports circulating regarding the printing or issuance of a new currency, differing from the approved specifications of the Yemeni Rial, are false.
In a statement, the Bank explained that only officially issued national currencies are internationally recognized, and they are issued according to the legal powers granted to the Bank.
The Bank pointed out that the images and samples spreading on social media platforms—showing a 500-Rial denomination for the year 2026—are fake and fabricated. These are being promoted via websites affiliated with the Houthi terrorist group with the aim of creating confusion, misleading public opinion, and diverting attention from the economic crisis the group is facing.
The Central Bank strictly warned against publishing or circulating this false information due to its negative impact on monetary and economic stability, as well as citizen confidence in the national currency.
It called upon all citizens, agencies, and financial institutions to ignore these rumors and refrain from dealing with these forged samples.
The Bank affirmed its full legal right to take necessary measures against anyone proven to be involved in promoting or circulating these counterfeit currencies or spreading false news, in accordance with the laws and regulations in force in the country.
