BBC Displayed Nepalese Currency While Reporting On Demonetisation And Reddit Lost Its Shit

The BBC has been at the forefront of unbiased, honest and credible journalism for a better part of the century. The news outlet has been known to break some of the biggest stories, have some of the most well-researched editorial pieces and also make some brilliant wildlife documentaries!

However, as seen in a screenshot posted on Reddit, the BBC made a monumental screw-up when they displayed the Nepalese currency when reporting on the recent demonetisation move by India. 

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Someone definitely got fired for this. The notes say it in big bold letters ‘Nepal Rashtriya Bank’!

 

Soon after the picture was posted, Indian Redditors had a lot to say to the BBC.

1. Should seriously consider this advice.

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2. Such creative. Much wow.reddit2

 

3. This just reeks of disappointment.
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4. I agree with this one. They should know.reddit5

 

5. A huge NEWS organisation should be excused for factual errors?!

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I honestly am in disbelief that the BBC has committed such a huge blunder. I hate to play the colonisation card here but seriously, didn’t the lack of Mahatma Gandhi on the front not give you a hint?!

Source: Reddit

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