RBI to Issue New ₹100 and ₹200 Notes: What You Need to Know

If you have ₹100 and ₹200 notes in hand, don’t worry—your cash remains valid. However, a big change is coming as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to issue new ₹100 and ₹200 notes with the signature of Governor Sanjay Malhotra.

Key Features of the New ₹100 and ₹200 Notes

Signed by the new RBI Governor, Sanjay Malhotra
Same design as the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series
No changes in color, security features, or patterns
Old ₹100 and ₹200 notes will remain valid

Will Old Notes Be Out of Circulation?

No, RBI has confirmed that the existing ₹100 and ₹200 notes will continue to be legal tender. The introduction of new notes is part of a routine process whenever a new RBI Governor takes office.

New ₹50 Notes Also Coming Soon

RBI is also preparing to issue new ₹50 notes with Sanjay Malhotra’s signature, following the same Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series design.

Why is RBI Taking This Step?

🔹 To maintain cash flow stability in the market
🔹 To ensure smooth operations in the banking system
🔹 Issuing notes with the new Governor’s signature is a standard procedure

There’s no need to panic—your old notes remain valid. The new notes are simply an update reflecting the leadership change at RBI.