State Bank’s Launches New Pakistani Banknotes 2025: Modern Look & Safer Features
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has clarified that no new banknotes are being introduced in 2025. All viral posts about redesigned notes, polymer currency, or enhanced security features are baseless rumors. According to SBP, the existing notes remain fully valid, and people should rely only on official updates instead of believing random social media claims.
Social Media Buzz
In recent weeks, platforms such as WhatsApp, TikTok, and Facebook were flooded with misleading posts claiming that:
- Completely redesigned currency notes were ready to launch,
- A polymer-based Rs. 1000 note was on the way,
- Notes would carry new holographic and metallic security layers.
These viral posts reached millions of viewers, but SBP has officially denied all such reports.
SBP’s Official Clarification
On 15 August 2025, the central bank issued a statement, making it clear that:
- There is no plan to issue redesigned or polymer notes.
- Existing banknotes — Rs. 10, 20, 50, 100, 500, 1000, and 5000, introduced between 2005 and 2008, are still legal tender,
- Reports about “cabinet approval” or a “July rollout” were completely fake,
- The bank is coordinating with cybercrime authorities to identify the creators of fake content, including a doctored TikTok video that falsely showed a “new note.”
Why Did People Believe It?
The rumors spread quickly due to several reasons:
- Professional-looking but fake TikTok videos,
- Misunderstanding of a 2024 SBP art competition, which was only for creative ideas, not real designs,
- Pakistan’s ongoing problem with counterfeit currency, which made the story appear believable,
- Fake websites and social media posts quoting so-called “SBP insiders.”
How to Stay Safe from Rumors
SBP has advised the public to take the following steps:
✅ Rely only on SBP’s official website and verified social media accounts,
✅ Use the SBP mobile app or UV light to check the authenticity of notes,
✅ Avoid scams offering “advance booking” of new notes,
✅ Report suspicious forwards to SBP’s helpline: 111-727-273.
Current Notes in Circulation
The following denominations continue to be used across Pakistan:
- Rs. 10, Rs. 20, Rs. 50, Rs. 100, Rs. 500, Rs. 1000, Rs. 5000
In addition, SBP has also issued special commemorative coins, such as the Rs. 75 coin, but no changes have been made to regular notes.
Conclusion
To sum up, there are no new Pakistani banknotes in 2025. The notes already in circulation remain valid for all transactions. Citizens are strongly urged to ignore social media rumors and verify updates only from SBP’s official platforms to avoid scams and misinformation.
