Economy

Government approves one billion polymer banknotes of ₹10 and ₹20

The Government has approved the introduction of one billion polymer banknotes in the denominations of ₹10 and ₹20. The Reserve Bank of India has informed that the procurement process for these polymer notes is presently at an initial stage, marking India’s move towards more durable currency material.

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India’s first move to polymer currency, with defined denominations and quantity.

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Key facts

  • One billion polymer banknotes approved.
  • Denominations: ₹10 and ₹20.
  • Procurement process is at an initial stage, per the RBI.

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