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16/07/2025

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01/07/2025

Star ₹500 Notes : In recent weeks, confusion has spread among the public regarding ₹500 currency notes that have a tiny * (star) symbol printed near the number panel. Rumors and misinformation flooded social media, leading to panic and speculation about the authenticity and usability of these ‘star notes.’ To clear the air, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has officially addressed the issue and clarified the status of star-marked ₹500 notes. But what does it mean for the common man? Should you keep these notes or exchange them at a bank? Here’s a detailed explanation.

What Are Star ₹500 Notes?

The ‘star’ mark on a ₹500 note indicates that it is a replacement note issued by the RBI. These notes are perfectly legal and are part of RBI’s standard currency issuance system.

Key Facts About Star ₹500 Notes:

The star mark appears in the number panel, usually between the prefix and the serial number.
These notes are printed to replace defective ones found during the production process.
The design, security features, and validity remain the same as regular ₹500 notes.
The star symbol helps identify that the note was reissued but does not affect its legal status.

RBI’s Official Clarification on Star Notes

Amid the confusion, RBI released an official statement to settle the matter:

RBI has reaffirmed that star-marked notes are legal tender.
These notes are issued under the “Clean Note Policy.”
There is no need to exchange or avoid these notes.
Banks and ATMs are authorized to issue and accept star notes as usual.
The Clean Note Policy and Replacement System

RBI’s Clean Note Policy ensures that the public gets clean, usable, and counterfeit-free notes. Under this initiative, notes with printing defects are removed during production and replaced with “star” notes.

Why the Replacement System Exists:

To maintain note quality in circulation.
To minimize wastage during production.
To avoid recalling entire bundles due to a few defective notes.
Here’s a breakdown of how the system works:

Absolutely accept it. There is no need to worry or exchange a star-marked ₹500 note. RBI has made it abundantly clear that these notes are 100% valid for all transactions.

Do Star ₹500 Notes Have Any Extra Value?

There is a common myth that star-marked currency holds extra monetary or collectible value. In most cases, this is not true.

Facts vs Myths:

Myth: Star notes are rare and more valuable.
Fact: They are part of standard replacement stock.
Myth: Only fake notes have stars.

25/06/2025

22/06/2025

Remembering graduation @ Manipal Institute of Technology 🤩

22/06/2025

Currency collection of Old denominations series number wise each denomination
Hats off to the effort of collecting individual 👏🏻👏🏻

22/06/2025

Remembering my good old Graduation Day @ Manipal Institute of Technolgy, Manipal

02/05/2025

Sangama Printers celebrated 38th year Work Anniversary on the day of May 01 during “Basava Jayanthi” and we are happy to be the part of this industry and blessed to serve the customers of Dvg and in around.

Hopefully we improve and increase our capacity & quality of serving the customers going forward in this journey.

Thanks for co-ordinating on our business journey. We hope you keep coming to us for the quality print work.

26/03/2023

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26/03/2023

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17/09/2022

Urgently looking for graphic designer having 1 to 2 years of experience in designing using photoshop & Corel draw. Only experienced candidates who are interested can contact me.