‘Chip masterstroke’: Netizens fuel laughter riot as Rs 2000 notes are withdrawn

Chandigarh, May 19 News of RBI notification proclaiming withdrawal of Rs 2000 denomination notes has taken centre stage across social media platforms with netizens fuelling a meme fest over the decision. Drawing parallels with the demonetisation exercise that took...

Tribune Web Desk

Updated At : 03:15 AM May 20, 2023 IST

Chandigarh, May 19

News of RBI notification proclaiming withdrawal of Rs 2000 denomination notes has taken centre stage across social media platforms with netizens fuelling a meme fest over the decision.

Drawing parallels with the demonetisation exercise that took place back in 2016, the outrage on social media is fervid as people are sharing rib-tickling memes while bidding farewell to the outgoing pink note.

Chip of Rs 2,000 withdrawn notes will end Global Chip Shortage. 😂
VishwaGuru MasterStroke. pic.twitter.com/1NGQERpbkQ
— Newton Bank Kumar (@idesibanda) May 19, 2023

The Reserve Bank on Friday announced withdrawal of Rs 2,000 currency notes from circulation but gave public time till September 30 to either deposit such notes in accounts or exchange them at banks.

In a statement, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) said it has asked banks to stop issuing Rs 2,000 notes with immediate effect.