**Summary:**
This circular, reference number RBI/2023-24/33 DCMPlg No.S239/10.27.002023-24, dated May 22, 2023, issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to all banks, addresses the withdrawal of ₹2000 denomination banknotes from circulation while maintaining their legal tender status. It is a continuation of circular DCMPlg No.S236/10.27.00/2023-24 dated May 19, 2023. The circular instructs banks to continue providing the facility for exchanging ₹2000 banknotes across the counter in the usual manner. Banks are further advised to provide appropriate infrastructure at branches, including shaded waiting areas and drinking water facilities, due to the summer season. The RBI mandates banks to maintain daily data on the deposit and exchange of ₹2000 banknotes, including the amount exchanged and deposited, and to submit this data upon request. Acknowledgment of receipt of the circular is required. The circular was issued by Suman Ray, Chief General Manager-in-Charge, Department of Currency Management, Central Office, 4th Floor, Amar Building, Sir P. M. Road, Post Box No. 1379, Mumbai – 400 001, India. Contact information includes telephone numbers 91-22-2260 3000/4000, fax number 91-22-2266 2442, and email address cgmincdcm@rbi.org.in.
Key Entities Referenced
Reserve Bank of India: The central bank of India, responsible for regulating the banking system and currency.
Chairman Managing Director Chief Executive Officer All Banks: The addressed recipients of the circular, indicating the policy is directed towards the leadership of all banks.
2000 Denomination Banknotes: The specific denomination of banknotes that are being withdrawn from circulation but will continue as legal tender.
DCMPlg No.S239/10.27.002023-24: Reference number of the current Reserve Bank of India circular related to the withdrawal of 2000 denomination banknotes.
DCMPlg No.S236/10.27.002023-24: Reference number of the previous Reserve Bank of India circular related to the withdrawal of 2000 denomination banknotes, dated May 19, 2023.
Suman Ray: Chief General Manager in-Charge at the Reserve Bank of India, the signatory of the circular.
Department of Currency Management, Central Office: The specific department within the Reserve Bank of India responsible for currency management.
Mumbai, Maharashtra: The city and state where the Central Office of the Department of Currency Management is located.
भारतीय �रज़व� ब�क
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
www.rbi.org.in
RBI/2023-24/33
DCM(Plg) No.S-239/10.27.00/2023-24 May 22, 2023
The Chairman / Managing Director/ Chief Executive Officer
All Banks
Dear Sir /Madam,
₹2000 Denomination Banknotes –
Withdrawal from Circulation; Will continue as Legal Tender
In continuation to our circular DCM(Plg) No.S-236/10.27.00/2023-24 dated May 19,
2023 on the captioned subject, it is advised as follows:
2. The facility of exchange of ₹2000 banknotes across the counter shall be provided
to the public in the usual manner, that is, as was being provided earlier.
3. Banks are advised to provide appropriate infrastructure at the branches such as
shaded waiting space, drinking water facilities, etc. considering the summer season.
4. Banks shall maintain daily data on deposit and exchange of ₹2000 banknotes in
the format given below and submit the same as and when called for.
Bank Name Date Amount of Amount of Total Amount
₹2000 ₹2000
banknotes banknotes
Exchanged Deposited
5. Please acknowledge receipt.
Yours faithfully
(Suman Ray)
Chief General Manager in-Charge
मुद्रा प्रबंध िवभाग, के �ीय काया�लय, चौथी मंिज़ल, अमर िब��ंग, सर पी. एम. माग�, पो� बॉ� सं. 1379, मुंबई-400001(भारत)
फोन: +91-22-2260 3000 / 4000; फ़ै �: +91-22-2266 2442; ई-मेल: cgmincdcm@rbi.org.in
Department of Currency Management, Central Office, 4th Floor, Amar Building, Sir P. M. Road, Post Box No.1379,
Mumbai – 400 001(India); Tel: +91-22-2260 3000 / 4000; Fax: +91-22-2266 2442; E-mail: cgmincdcm@rbi.org.in
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