(Express Photo)Hundreds of thousands of old currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1000, declared invalid by the BJP-led government last year, are making the rounds in far-away South Africa. The exported hardboards are being used as placards and hoardings in the election campaign. If burnt, it would cause massive environmental damage since the notes are made of special currency paper. (Express Photo) The exported hardboards are being used as placards and hoardings in the election campaign. Bava says the hardboards made with currency pulp is sturdier and has a distinct appearance.

Source: Indian Express November 07, 2017 07:07 UTC