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Beggars in Uttar Pradesh Refuse to Accept Rs 1 Coins, Effectively Demonetising Them
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🗓 07 Sep 2026, 06:40 AM
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Reports from Uttar Pradesh show that beggars have been refusing to accept one‑rupee coins, effectively removing them from circulation in their localities. Observers describe the act as an informal demonetisation of the coin.
Several eyewitnesses in cities and towns across Uttar Pradesh have reported seeing beggars push away or throw away one‑rupee coins when offered alms. The behaviour has been noted in markets, near temples and at busy intersections.
Local residents say the refusal stems from the coin’s low purchasing power and the inconvenience of carrying small change. Some beggars reportedly tell donors that they prefer higher denomination notes or coins.
Officials have not issued any statement on the matter, and the Reserve Bank of India continues to list the one‑rupee coin as legal tender. The phenomenon is being described by social media users as an informal, grassroots demonetisation of the coin.
Local residents say the refusal stems from the coin’s low purchasing power and the inconvenience of carrying small change. Some beggars reportedly tell donors that they prefer higher denomination notes or coins.
Officials have not issued any statement on the matter, and the Reserve Bank of India continues to list the one‑rupee coin as legal tender. The phenomenon is being described by social media users as an informal, grassroots demonetisation of the coin.