RBI's Decision to Withdraw Rs 2,000 Notes Triggers Demonetisation Trend and Hilarious Memes

As the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) declared the discontinuation of Rs 2,000 notes, the topic of demonetisation started gaining traction on Twitter. This announcement led to a surge of humorous memes flooding the popular social media platform, adding an element of amusement to the discussion.

On Friday, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) made an announcement stating that the Rs 2,000 banknotes will be withdrawn from circulation, although they will still retain their legal tender status. The RBI further instructed banks to cease the issuance of Rs 2,000 banknotes immediately. This decision regarding the discontinuation of the denomination, which was introduced in November 2016, sparked widespread discussions on Twitter. People reacted to the news by sharing humorous memes, leading to the hashtag #Rs2000 trending on the platform. Additionally, some users took the opportunity to recall the 2016 demonetisation announcement by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, causing the hashtag #Demonetisation to also trend on Twitter.

It is important to note that the recent announcement regarding the withdrawal of Rs 2,000 denomination banknotes is different from the demonetisation event of 2016. In 2016, Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 denomination notes were demonetised, rendering them invalid as legal tender. However, in the current situation, Rs 2,000 banknotes will still be considered legal tender despite being withdrawn from circulation.

Nevertheless, the announcement led to a flood of demonetisation-related memes on Twitter, with some individuals misunderstanding the news and believing that demonetisation was being reintroduced. This led to the resurgence of demonetisation memes on the social media platform.


The RBI's decision to withdraw the Rs 2,000 denomination banknotes is based on a few factors. Firstly, the usage of these notes in daily transactions by the public is relatively low. According to the RBI, the value of Rs 2,000 notes has declined over time and accounts for only 10.8% of the total notes in circulation as of March 31, 2023.

Additionally, the stock of other denominations of banknotes is deemed sufficient to meet the public's requirements. The RBI's decision aligns with the "Clean Note Policy," which aims to ensure the availability of good quality notes to the general public. By withdrawing the Rs 2,000 denomination notes, the RBI aims to streamline the currency circulation system and maintain an appropriate mix of denominations.