There have been lot number of messages available on WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter and other social media apps and websites claiming that a new Rs 1000 note has been released by RBI. Now, reacting to these viral  message, PIB Fact Check's Twitter handle has said that the claim made is fake! 

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PIB Fact Check says "A fake rumour has been circulating on social media with the claim that RBI has issued a new 1000 Rs note."

"The image circulating and the claim made is fake as the notification for the same has NOT been released by RBI," says PIB Fact Check.

FULL TWEET BY PIB FACT CHECK

"A #Fake rumour has been circulating on social media with the claim that RBI has issued a new 1000 Rs note.

#PIBFactCheck: The image circulating and the claim made is #Fake as the notification for the same has NOT been released by #RBI."

Earlier, on Feb 26, it was reported by news agency IANS that Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said that no instructions have been given to banks on stopping issuing notes of Rs 2000 denomination.

"As far as I know, no such instruction has been given to the banks (on stopping issue of Rs 2000 notes)," she said at a meeting with heads of PSU banks.

The Minister's comments come after reports of ATM recalibration to phase out of Rs 2,000 notes and that the largest currency denomination will remain legal tender, but would be gradually phased out of public circulation.