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Long ago, I had volunteered for 5thPillar, the NGO that made these zero-rupee notes. There were so many weird rules to follow when you make a fake currency. Can't be same size, can't have both sides resemble real currency, should have clear print saying this is not areal currency, etc. If you break any of these rules, then it can land you in prison because counterfeiting is a serious non-bailable offense.

When someone uses this currency, it gives a perception that they are not alone and there is some organization behind them. The gov official would prefer to move on to prey on other innocent citizens rather than dealing with this one person who seems to have some sort of support from some known/unknown organization. Unfortunately, this does not solve the issue completely as it just shifts the issue to other innocent folks.




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