Learn what banknotes are, how they are used, and the history behind them, including differences from regular money and modern ...

Central bank is studying polymer notes but social media posts saying that paper currency notes will be withdrawn soon are false, it says ...

Reserve Bank of India is considering a pilot project for polymer banknotes, citing longer shelf life, lower replacement costs and rising demand for cash despite the growth of digital payments ...

India discontinued its biggest denomination currency notes overnight in what is being seen as its biggest attempt to curb black money flow, corruption, counterfeiting and terrorism financing. SEE ALSO ...

The Reserve Bank of India is planning a pilot project for plastic (polymer) banknotes, saying they are durable, cost effective and can help meet the growing demand for cash despite the rise of digital ...

India may soon get plastic currency notes. The RBI is reportedly preparing a polymer banknote pilot project as printing costs rise and demand for cash continues to grow despite digital payments ...

Unlike paper currency, polymer notes are more durable and resistant to dirt and moisture, factors that are especially relevant in India's climate and usage conditions.

Last week, the Central Bank of Nigeria announced an unorthodox inflation-fighting measure: a redesign of its 100-, 200-, 500-, and 1,000-naira currency notes. Forcing people to exchange old notes for ...

In 2012, the then UPA govt had approved a field trial involving one billion pieces of Rs 10 polymer banknotes across five cities ...

The Reserve Bank of India is reviving plans to introduce polymer banknotes, with a pilot project likely soon amid rising cash demand, soaring printing costs and concerns over durability of paper curre ...