The government has approved the introduction of one billion polymer banknotes each of Rs 10 and Rs 20 for field trials, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman informed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. If the trials are successful, polymer notes in both denominations may be issued regularly. Rs 10, Rs 20 Polymer Notes ApprovedThe RBI has proposed one billion pieces each of Rs 10 and Rs 20 polymer banknotes for field trials. This means Rs 10 and Rs 20 paper notes will continue to circulate even if polymer versions are introduced. There is no confirmed timeline yet for when the new polymer notes will reach the hands of the public.