Archive · 31 Jul 2025
₹500 Notes with Star Mark Are Genuine, Government Confirms
Some people online were saying that ₹500 notes with a star symbol on them were fake.
But the government said that's not true!
These notes are real and have been used since 2016.
The star symbol is there because the bank sometimes needs to replace notes that got messed up when they were printed.
These notes are just like regular ones and have the same security features, so you don't have to worry!
The Press Information Bureau (PIB) confirmed that ₹500 notes with a star symbol are genuine.
Misinformation spread online caused concern over the authenticity of the notes.
Star-marked ₹500 notes have been in circulation since December 2016.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) introduced these notes to replace damaged or misprinted ones.
These notes have the same security features as standard currency but with a star symbol.
- Who
- The Press Information Bureau (PIB) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
- What
- Clarification on the authenticity of ₹500 notes with a star symbol.
- When
- Since December 2016.
- Where
- Not explicitly stated, but concerning Indian currency.
- Why
- To address concerns and misinformation circulating online.
Claim
Fact
Note Authenticity
Claim
₹500 notes with a star symbol are fake.
Fact
₹500 notes with a star symbol are genuine and legal currency.
- Denomination
- ₹500
- Symbol
- Star
- Issuing Authority
- Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
- Start Date of Circulation
- December 2016
- Purpose
- Replacement of damaged or misprinted notes