New money? India’s currency might soon get a plastic makeover

 India’s Reserve Bank is exploring polymer banknotes for enhanced durability. Manufacturers are invited to bid for specialized plastic substrate materials. Polymer notes offer greater resistance to moisture and dirt than paper. This move aims to reduce currency replacement and printing costs. Advanced security features will also be incorporated into the new notes. India’s Reserve Bank is exploring polymer banknotes for enhanced durability. Manufacturers are invited to bid for specialized plastic substrate materials. Polymer notes offer greater resistance to moisture and dirt than paper. This move aims to reduce currency replacement and printing costs. Advanced security features will also be incorporated into the new notes.