# Tunisia’s cash holdings hit record $10.5 billion, straining banks

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- Reuters, 2026-08-24 19:40 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/tunisias-cash-holdings-hit-record-105-billion-straining-banks-2026-08-24/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a8c9e280602a6000171c880

> Tunisia’s cash holdings climbed about 16% over the past year to a record 30 billion dinars ($10.5 billion), according to central bank data released Monday. Greater reliance on physical currency is putting pressure on banks’ liquidity.