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The restriction had created difficulties for Indian visitors entering Nepal and Nepali citizens returning after working in India as higher-value Indian banknotes were widely used across the border.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the revised arrangement, only Indian \u20b9200 and \u20b9500 banknotes issued by the Government of India in <strong>November 2016 or later<\/strong> will be permitted. Nepal had restricted the movement of higher-denomination Indian currency after India withdrew old \u20b9500 and \u20b91,000 notes from circulation during its 2016 demonetisation drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The central bank said the new policy is expected to remove uncertainty surrounding foreign currency transactions and make travel more convenient for Indian tourists visiting Nepal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The NRB also said the measure would support the effective implementation of foreign exchange regulations and anti-money laundering laws by providing a clear legal framework for carrying higher-denomination Indian currency into Nepal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The decision marks a significant easing of cross-border currency rules between the two neighbouring countries while maintaining existing safeguards on the amount of cash individuals may carry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kathmandu [Nepal], July 24 &#8211; Nepal has officially allowed the circulation of Indian \u20b9200 and \u20b9500 banknotes easing long-standing restrictions on higher-denomination Indian currency and providing relief to Indian tourists and Nepali workers returning from India. 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