Did you know that India had currency notes of Rs 10,000 denomination which was demonetised in 1978? Or have you heard of people rushing to exchange Rs 100 notes amid speculations of demonetisation in the 1970s? The latest instance of demonetisation impacting our lives was in 2016. But the history of demonetisation in India is a tale of intrigue and speculation. Always look back before going forward, they say. So, we turn the pages of The Hindu's archives to look back at history. Script and production: Gayatri Menon Research: Gayatri Menon and Murali N. Krishnaswamy Archive photo courtesy: Dinesh Krishnan and The Hindu Photo Library Thank you for watching our video! You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. You can support us by subscribing to our digital offerings here: https://bit.ly/3emywiz Follow us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_hindu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_hindu/