A vast majority of the visually impaired persons have complained about the difficulty and challenges the face in conducting transactions using the New Leone.

The New Leone which was launched earlier this month ,has tactile marking on its sides as a feature to help the visually impaired identify the currency. But relying on the tactile marking to distinguished the old notes from the redenominated notes can be a bit tricky for a visually impaired person, if not sensitized . Speaking on behalf of the visually impaired Joseph Abdulai, also nick named Sam Boy Richie, said lots of blind disability engaged in business activities, and others using the money in daily transactions fave difficulty in distinguishing the identity of the new currency.

He said most of them have lost money due to wrong 6 change they were often received during transactions.