Imagine walking through your neighbourhood and stumbling upon a huge sack filled with bundles of cash. It’s a scenario that could turn anyone’s day around. For two ragpicker kids, that’s exactly what happened when they went out to collect rags in their local area. To their amazement, they discovered a bag full of Rs 500 notes—only to later realise that these notes were demonetised and had no value.
The Innocent Joy of Finding Cash
The footage of this unusual find was shared online, showing the two kids enjoying the bundles of currency notes. Despite being informed that the cash was demonetised, the children were seen kissing the notes and cherishing the rare moment of holding such a large sum of money. The video creator shared the experience with a caption urging the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to allow the kids to deposit the notes and exchange them for valid currency.
A Shocking Revelation
While the children were in the midst of celebrating their discovery, the video creator stepped in and informed them that the ₹500 notes they had found were no longer valid and had no monetary value. “Dekh bhai, paise gaddi par koi value nahi hai (See, the cash bundles have no value),” he told them.
Even after being told that the notes were useless, the kids continued to enjoy the moment, with no visible signs of disappointment. The innocent joy of holding cash was too much for them to let go of, regardless of its worth.
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Trash picker children found many bags full of old demonetized 500 rupees currency notes.
RBI should give them chance to deposit and take new currency notes 🙂 pic.twitter.com/nEGi4U0OvY
— Woke Eminent (@WokePandemic) December 29, 2024
Can You Still Exchange Old Rs 500 Notes in 2024?
For those curious about the fate of old Rs 500 notes, it’s important to note that these demonetised notes can no longer be exchanged for valid currency. Back in November 2016, the Indian government demonetised Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes as part of an effort to curb black money and counterfeiting. Citizens were given a brief window until December 30, 2016, to exchange their old notes at banks. Since then, these notes have been rendered worthless and cannot be legally exchanged or used for transactions.
A Lesson in Value and Sentiment
Though the children’s discovery may seem like a stroke of luck, it also highlights the complex nature of currency and value. While money is universally recognised for its purchasing power, it’s the sentimental moments—such as holding a bundle of cash—that make such finds memorable, even if they no longer hold practical worth.
This heartwarming yet bittersweet encounter with demonetised notes serves as a reminder of how value can change over time and how the simple joy of the moment can sometimes outweigh the reality of the situation.
Although the two ragpicker kids may not have gained any monetary advantage from their discovery, their excitement over finding bundles of old Rs 500 notes reflects the universal fascination with money. For them, the moment was all about experiencing the feeling of being “rich” for just a while, regardless of the notes’ actual worth.
