Fact Check: Plastic Banknotes Replacing Paper Currency On June 30? Here Is What The Government Says

New Delhi: The Government of India, late on Tuesday, dismissed social media reports claiming that the Reserve Bank of India will withdraw all paper currency notes and replace them with plastic notes by the end of this month. 

We clarified this after multiple messages circulated across digital platforms, raising concerns among citizens about the status of their legal tender. 

Official sources confirmed that the central bank has issued no such directive, and the existing paper currency will continue to remain in circulation. 

The Press Information Bureau (PIB) officially flagged the viral messages as completely baseless, urging the public not to succumb to panic or spread unverified rumours.

PIB Fact Check said on X, “Several social media posts are falsely claiming that RBI will withdraw paper currency notes and replace them with plastic currency notes from June 30, 2026.” 

The government's factual verification explicitly stated that the central bank is not executing any transition toward synthetic alternatives.

"This claim is Fake," the PIB Fact Check post stated. The agency further noted that the banking regulator maintains its current currency structure. "According to @RBI, there are no plans to withdraw paper currency notes or IC currency notes by June 30, 2026," the post added.

Authorities highlighted that citizens must exercise caution before forwarding sensitive financial news on messaging applications. 

Misinformation about currency withdrawal often leads to unnecessary confusion and anxiety among traders and common citizens.

To prevent the spread of speculative reports, the government advised the public to rely only on official communication channels.

"For authentic information, always refer to the official RBI website: rbi.org.in," the PIB Fact Check handle stated. 

The PIB reiterated the importance of cross-checking public advisories during a period where digital rumours easily gain traction. "Always verify information through official sources before sharing," the statement concluded. (With ANI Inputs)

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