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- The Government of India has approved field trials for 10 and 20 rupee polymer notes based on a proposal from the Reserve Bank of India.
- In the initial phase, 200 crore polymer notes will be issued.
- If the trials succeed, a decision will be taken on circulating these notes regularly.
- Paper notes will not be discontinued for now, and the new polymer notes will remain in circulation alongside existing notes.
What to watch next
- Outcome of the field trials for the polymer notes
- Whether the government decides to run polymer notes regularly if trials succeed
- Whether paper notes are eventually phased out
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Named India · 10 Rupee polymer note · 20 Rupee polymer note · Government of India · Reserve Bank of India
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