Soon you may be using plastic or polymer currency notes! The government has authorised the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to print an initial batch of 2 billion polymer banknotes for field trials, the government informed Parliament on Monday.

India's Finance Ministry has approved the RBI's proposal to conduct field trials of polymer banknotes, issuing one billion pieces each in ₹10 and ₹20 denominations.

Government approves trial and regular issuance of ₹10 and ₹20 plastic notes, clarifying they won't replace paper currency.

NEW DELHI: The Centre has permitted Reserve Bank of India to print 2 billion pieces of polymer notes initially for field trials, govt informed Parliament on Monday.

India could soon introduce polymer banknotes for the first time. The government has authorised the RBI to print 2 billion polymer Rs 10 and Rs 20 notes for field trials, while…