Rumors of currency notes: Since last few days Rs. There is speculation about the launch of currency notes of more than 500 denominations. The Finance Ministry has put an end to all speculations by giving clarification in this matter. The ministry has clearly refused to bring currency notes worth more than Rs 500 into the market. The Finance Ministry, while replying to a question in the Rajya Sabha regarding the launch of new currency notes, said that there are no plans to launch any new currency notes.
Speculation on currency notes of more than Rs 500
Rajya Sabha MP Ghanshyam Tiwari said, “Will the government spend Rs. Preparation to print currency notes of more than Rs 500 denomination. On which the Minister of State for Finance clearly refused. At present there were speculations that the government would spend Rs 20 crore on this. Currency notes of Rs 500 denomination are about to arrive.
346 lakh notes of 2000 are still in circulation
Apart from this Rs. A question was also asked on the issue of circulation of Rs 2000 notes. In response to which information was given that in November 2016, under Section 24(1) of RBI Act 1934, Rs. Currency notes of Rs 2000 were issued. Of which 33632 lakh notes were in circulation till 31 March 20187. Later on 19th May 2023 Rs. It was decided to withdraw the Rs 2000 note. A total of 17793 notes were in circulation at that time. Out of which 17477 lakh currency notes were returned to RBI by 15 November 2024. At present 346 lakh notes are in circulation.
Rupee. Rules for depositing Rs 2000 notes
Government Rs. A rule has been made for exchanging and depositing Rs 2000 notes. In which Rs 2000 note can be deposited in 19 issue offices of RBI. Indian Postal Service can also be used to deposit notes in these offices.
