The Reserve Bank of India will on October 5, 2001 make available coins up to Rs.800 to members of public at Bank of India, 281, Jagganath Shankarshet Road, Girgaum, Mumbai 400 004. The coins worth Rs.800 will be available in `Potlas' of 100 pieces each of Re.1, Rs.2, and Rs.5. The facility at this branch will be available to members of public between 11.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m.

On September 14 and September 18, 2001, the Reserve Bank distributed coins at Ghatkopar and Mohammed Ali Road respectively on the same lines.

The Reserve Bank has extended this special facility as a part of its overall efforts to mitigate the hardship faced by members of public in obtaining coins.