The Reserve Bank of India clarified that pre-2005 Mahatma Gandhi series currency notes remain legal tender, addressing claims that they would be discontinued, according to NDTV.
The fact check responded to circulating speculation about the status of older banknotes by pointing to the central bank’s position. Periodic rumors about demonetization or withdrawal of specific note series have prompted official clarifications in the past.
The bank’s response was intended to reassure the public that the notes retain their validity. The clarification underscores the role of authoritative sources in countering currency-related misinformation.
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https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/fact-check-will-pre-2005-rupee-notes-mahatma-gandhi-series-be-discontinued-bank-responds-11694288