Re 1, Rs 2, Rs 5 notes still valid: RBI

New Delhi, June 27 (UNI) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) today dispelled doubts regarding the validity/acceptability of Re 1, Rs 2 and Rs 5 notes and stated that these denominations continue to be a legal tender.

RBI in a statement today said that although the printing of Re 1, Rs 2 and Rs 5 notes has been discontinued, the notes of these denominations issued earlier will continue to be a legal tender.

These notes are not being withdrawn from circulation and are being accepted in settlement of transactions as in the past, the statement added.

UNI