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News India Live, Digital Desk: Has it ever happened to you that you have given a coin of 10 rupees to someone and have refused to take it? Especially the coin on which ’10’ is written and 10 lines (ray) are built around it? If yes, you are not alone. There are many rumors and misunderstandings in the market about a 10 rupee coin, which often hesitate or refuse to take it.
But now the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has made a big and clear disclosure about this, which has removed all confusion. RBI has made it clear that all coins of 10 rupees There are legally legal tender And refuse to take them One crime Is! Let’s know what is the whole truth and how you can save yourself and others from this confusion:
People are often confused about the different designs of 10 rupee coins in the market and the number of lines (ray) above ’10’. Some people believe that the coin on which 10 lines are fake are fake, while the 15 lines are real. But RBI has completely cleared the situation on this.
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RBI has cleared: All the coins of 10 rupees, no matter how many lines (10 or 15) on them, or their design, Valid currency issued by the Government of India Are. This means that no one can refuse to take them.
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Why are different designs?: Actually, 10 rupee coins have been issued by RBI on various themes from time to time. Such as coins depicting unity in diversity, or other monument coins. The design of all these coins may vary, but their validity is the same. Just because the design of a coin is slightly different, it cannot be considered fake.
2. It is a crime to refuse to take the coin (refusal is an offense):
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To refuse to accept Indian currency, until it is fake, A crime under Indian law Is.
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In such a situation, if a shop, person or institute deliberately refuses to take a valid 10 rupee coin, legal action can be taken against him. It is a serious violation under Section 26 (2) of the Banking Rules 2005 and Section 489A of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
Why did rumors spread?
This confusion is mainly due to lack of information and wrong rumors spread on social media. People considered coins with different design as fake, causing problems in the transaction.
What should you do?
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Don’t be afraid, accept: If someone gives you a coin of 10 rupees, then accept it. It is completely valid.
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spread awareness: Tell the people around you (shopkeepers, auto drivers, neighbors) that all 10 rupees coins are valid and RBI has confirmed this.
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Complain: If a shop or person deliberately refuses to take a coin of 10 rupees, then you can complain about it in your bank or directly on the Reserve Bank of India website. You can also give information in the nearest police station.
This explanation is not only a relief for the general public, but is also important for the smooth operation of coins in the economy. Do not pay attention to rumors and respect the country’s currency.