By News Desk 
Social media is full of surprising and amusing content, but every now and then, something truly unusual grabs everyone’s attention. One such video has recently gone viral, leaving people both confused and amused. The reason? A so-called ₹40 currency note!
What’s So Special About This “₹40 Note”?
At first glance, the note looks like something the Reserve Bank of India never issued. But on closer inspection, it turns out to be a clever trick — a single note made by pasting together two torn ₹20 notes. The quirky twist? Both halves have Mahatma Gandhi’s face on them, making it look like a ₹40 note with a “double Gandhi.”
Usually, currency notes have Gandhi’s image only on one side, but in this stitched-together version, both sides of the note proudly display his face. This has led people online to jokingly say that if the image is doubled, the value must be doubled too — hence, ₹40!
The Truth Behind the Viral Note
The video, now making the rounds online, zooms in closely on the note, clearly showing the seam where two torn ₹20 notes were glued together. Though it might look like one intact note at first, the join in the middle gives away the trick. According to the video, someone handed this fake note to a shopkeeper, possibly to get away with a small transaction.
Shopkeeper Shares His Experience
In the video, the shopkeeper explains that a customer slipped him the note without him realizing. He says, “I’ve never seen a ₹20 note like this — with two Gandhi faces. I have no idea who gave this to me. So many notes come in during the day that it’s hard to notice such things immediately.”
The incident seems light-hearted, but also raises questions about how easy it might be to pass off such trickery during busy hours.
Netizens React with Humor
As expected, the video has sparked a flood of reactions online. While some users see it as a hilarious prank, others are calling it a creative form of deception. One user commented, “What a brilliant idea!” while another added, “People are getting so innovative these days!”
The video was shared on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by the handle @indian_armada. As of the time this was written, it has garnered over 350,000 views and 1,700 likes.
The “₹40 note” may not have any real monetary value, but it has certainly provided priceless entertainment — and a reminder to always double-check your cash!