Economics of plastic notes: Why RBI is considering polymer banknotesIndia's currency printing arm is exploring polymer banknotes for future use. These notes offer enhanced durability and security features fo...
22 Jul, 2026, 12.54 AM IST
It's a revamp! RBI steps ahead on plan for plastic rupee notesIndia's currency printing authority is now on the lookout for international suppliers of polymer banknote material, signaling a significant...
18 Jul, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Is RBI replacing paper currency with plastic notes from June 30, 2026? Check detailsViral social media claims about the Reserve Bank of India replacing paper currency with plastic notes by June 30, 2026, are false. The Pres...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.06 PM IST
Pakistan to experiment with new currency notes made of polymer plasticPakistan's central bank will introduce polymer plastic banknotes and redesign the current paper notes with improved security features. Thes...
24 Aug, 2024, 11.17 AM IST
King Charles III to appear on UK banknotes from June, says BoEThe Bank of England will introduce new polymer banknotes featuring King Charles in denominations of five, ten, twenty, and fifty pounds acr...
21 Feb, 2024, 08.41 PM IST
When will King Charles III banknotes be released? Here are first imagesImages of Britain’s latest banknotes made with the portrait of King Charles III have been released.
20 Dec, 2022, 06.59 PM IST
We should count polymer notesAs this usage is likely to continue for some time, there is a need to review the material used to make currency notes in India. Polymer cur...
17 Sep, 2022, 12.08 AM IST
RBI to procure 50 note verifying machinesThe machines, for which the central bank has floated a global tender, is proposed to be installed at its 18 regional offices throughout the...
30 Jul, 2017, 02.30 PM IST
Bank of England assures Hindu group on concerns over 'non-veg' notesHindu Council UK held a number of meetings with the central bank's representatives to explain that as Hindus see the cow as a symbol of gra...
19 Feb, 2017, 06.45 PM IST
Britain to have first plastic note in 2015Britain will have the first plastic banknotes next year when two million 5-pound notes will be issued by a Scottish bank.
22 May, 2014, 09.18 PM IST
- RBI to conduct field trials of Rs 10 polymer notes in five cities
Polymer notes have relatively longer life compared to the prevailing paper banknotes and may help in checking counterfeiting.
23 Aug, 2012, 04.13 PM IST
- RBI to issue polymer notes of Rs 10
The Reserve Bank of India will soon issue 100-crore polymer notes of Rs 10 denomination to improve their longevity and to thwart counterfei...
23 Mar, 2010, 02.52 AM IST
- Government plans Rs 10 note in polymer
Government will introduce one billion (100 crore) polymer notes of Rs 10 in a bid to increase their lifetime.
21 Nov, 2009, 06.41 AM IST
- RBI to introduce 100 crore Rs 10 plastic notes
Soiled notes may soon be a thing of past with the Reserve Bank planning to introduce Rs 10 polymer banknotes whose life span would be 4 tim...
09 Sep, 2009, 08.25 AM IST
- RBI to introduce 100 crore Rs 10 plastic notes
RBI to introduce Rs 10 polymer banknotes whose life span would be 4 times the normal currency notes and would be difficult to imitate.
08 Sep, 2009, 07.18 PM IST
- Genuine currency too gets cheap to print
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has managed to literally arrest the rise in prices it pays for printing money. And if per-unit printing cos...
13 Sep, 2008, 03.57 AM IST
- Treat currency notes with respect, pleads RBI
Banknotes are subjected to abuse and defacement to such an extent that ensuring supply of good quality notes is one of the biggest headache...
13 Mar, 2008, 12.00 AM IST