Who Issues Currency Notes and Coins in India?

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Who Issues Currency Notes and Coins in India?

Normally Coins are issued by Govt of India

and

Currency Notes are issued by RBI

 

Exception

Rs 1 Currency note is issued by Govt of India (and not RBI)

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Multiple Choice Questions

Which of the following statements is/are correct:

  1. Rs1 note is issued by the RBI.
  2. Coins are issued by the Government of India.
  3. Both statements are true.
  4. Both statements are false.
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Who Issues Currency Notes and Coins In India? Issued by Govt of India Issued By RBI Coins Rs 1 Note All other Notes

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