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Ever wondered what are Indian currency notes made of? Click here to know the answer

Cotton is used to make currency notes not only in India but in many countries as well.

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We all keep currency notes in our pockets, but have you ever wondered what the note is made of? Most people think that the note is made of paper, well that is not true. Paper doesn't have high longevity, hence cotton is used to make currency notes because it is more sustainable and long-lasting. According to the Reserve Bank of India, the note uses 100 per cent cotton.

Cotton is stronger than paper and they don't tear easily. Cotton is used to make currency notes not only in India but in many countries as well.

What are the things that are combined to make notes?

Cotton fibre contains fibre called linen. While making notes, cotton is mixed with a gelatin adhesive solution that makes them last longer. Indian notes have the most security features, which allows counterfeit notes to be easily identified. The design of Indian currency notes changes from time to time.

How do new notes come into the market?

As per Section 22 of the Act, the Reserve Bank has the sole right to issue banknotes in India. In consultation with the Reserve Bank, the Central Government and other stakeholders, the number of banknotes required by denomination is estimated in a year and demands for supply of banknotes with various currency printing presses.

What happens to mutilated notes?

The Reserve Bank provides good quality banknotes to the public in terms of its clean note policy. Keeping this objective in mind, banknotes withdrawn from circulation are checked and reissued to those which are suitable for circulation while others (dirty and torn) are destroyed so that the quality of banknotes in circulation is maintained.

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