KARACHI: Large sized, old designed currency notes of Rs 500
denomination and of Rs 5 denomination are being cancelled and their
cancellation will take effect from October 1, 2011 and January, 1, 2012
respectively.
State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has asked the
general public to change old designed currency notes of Rs 500
denomination till September 30,.2011 and Rs 5 notes till December 31,
2011.
These notes can be changed at the field offices of SBP Banking Service Corporation and branches of commercial banks.
SBP
has provided posters to SBP Banking Service Corporation and commercial
banks with the directives that these be put on display conspicuously in
their offices and public places to create awareness among the people. Online