KNOW THE INDIAN BANKNOTES

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Banknotes (or simply Currency) plays a important role in our day to day life. Over the years we are using banknotes for our daily transactions, but do you ever know about the Indian Banknotes? What are the security features of Indian Banknotes? How to identify/know that security features? So here in this series of blog, we are going to know our banknotes.

Currency notes reflect the rich and diverse culture of our country. A new series of banknotes in a new design is issued by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 8 November 2016 to bring the country's identity closer to its cultural heritage as well as to showcase its scientific advances.
In terms of colour, size, and theme, the new design bank notes stand out from the current Mahatma Gandhi Series of bank notes. The new series notes focus on India's heritage sites.

Some new elements in these notes include Devnagari numerals and the Swachh Bharat logo. The new notes also feature design elements in a variety of complex forms and shapes.
While the security features in the current series of bank notes, such as the water mark, security thread, latent image of denomination numeral, denomination numeral in colour shifting ink, number panels, see through register, electro-type, bleed lines, and so on, remain, but their relative positions in the new design notes may have changed.

1. ₹10 Banknote:
The new ₹10 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series bear signature of the Governor, Reserve Bank of India. The note has motif of 'Sun Temple, Konark' on the reverse, depicting the country's cultural heritage. The base colour of the note is chocolate brown. The note has other designs, geometric patterns aligning with the overall colour scheme, both at the observe and reverse.
The size of the new note is 63mm x 123mm.

Obverse of ₹10 Banknote

        1. See through register in denominational numeral 10:
The small floral design printed both on the front (hollow) and back (filled up) of the note in the middle of the vertical band next to the Watermark has an accurate back to back registration. The design will appear as one floral design when seen against the light.
          
See through register in denominational numeral 10
       
        2. Denominational numeral १० in Devnagari:

Denominational numeral १० in Devnagari

        3. Portrait of Mahatma Gandhi at the Centre:

Portrait of Mahatma Gandhi at the Centre

        4. Micro Letters 'भारत' , 'INDIA':
This feature appears between the vertical band and Mahatma Gandhi portrait. This feature can be seen better under a magnifying glass.

Micro Letters 'भारत' , 'INDIA'

        5. Windowed dematalised security thread with inscriptions 'भारत' and 'RBI':
The security thread appears to the right of the Mahatma's portrait.When the note is held against the light, the security thread can be seen as one continuous line.

    
Windowed dematalised security thread with inscriptions 'भारत' and 'RBI'

        6. Guarantee Clause, Governor's signature with Promise Clause and RBI emblem:
Guarantee Clause, Governor's signature with Promise Clause and RBI emblem is printed towards right of Mahatma Gandhi's portrait.

Guarantee Clause, Governor's signature with Promise Clause and RBI emblem

        7. Mahatma Gandhi's portrait and electrotype (10) watermarks:
The banknotes contain the Mahatma Gandhi and number watermark with a light and shade effect and multi-directional lines in the watermark window.

Mahatma Gandhi's portrait and electrotype (10) watermarks

        8. Number panel with numericals in ascending font:
Number panel with numericals in ascending font on the top left side and bottom right side.

Number panel with numericals in ascending font

        9. Ashoka Pillar emblem on the right:

Ashoka Pillar emblem

Reverse of ₹10 Banknote
       
         10. Year of Printing:
Year of printing of the note on the left.

Year of Printing

        11. Swachh Bharat Logo with slogan:

Swachh Bharat Logo

        12. Language panel:
Total of 15 different languages are there.

 Language panel

        13. Motif of Sun Temple, Konark:

Motif of Sun Temple Konark

        14. Denominational numeral १० in Devnagari:

Denominational numeral १० in Devnagari


These are some of the features of Indian 10 Rupees Banknote. Similarly, below are the other banknotes having the almost similar features.

2. ₹20 Banknote:
The new ₹20 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series bear signature of the Governor, Reserve Bank of India. The note has motif of the Ellora Caves on the reverse, depicting the country's cultural heritage. The base colour of the note is Greenish Yellow. The note has other designs, geometric patterns aligning with the overall colour scheme, both at the observe and reverse.
The size of the new note is 63mm x 129mm.

Obverse of ₹20 Banknote

Reverse of ₹20 Banknote

        1. See through register in denominational numeral 20.
        2. Denominational numeral २० in Devnagari.
        3. Portrait of Mahatma Gandhi at the Centre.
        4. Micro Letters 'भारत' , 'INDIA'.
        5. Windowed dematalised security thread with inscriptions 'भारत' and 'RBI'.
        6. Guarantee Clause, Governor's signature with Promise Clause and RBI emblem.
        7. Ashoka Pillar emblem on the right.
        8. Mahatma Gandhi's portrait and electrotype (20) watermarks.
        9. Number panel with numericals in ascending font.
        10. Year of Printing.
        11. Swachh Bharat Logo with slogan.
        12. Language panel.
        13. Motif of Ellora Caves.
        14. Denominational numeral २० in Devnagari.

3. ₹50 Banknote:
The new ₹50 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series bear signature of the Governor, Reserve Bank of India. The note has motif of 'Hampi with Chariot' on the reverse, depicting the country's cultural heritage. The base colour of the note is fluorescent blue. The note has other designs, geometric patterns aligning with the overall colour scheme, both at the observe and reverse.
The size of the new note is 66mm x 135mm.

Obverse of ₹50 Banknote

Reverse of ₹50 Banknote

        1. See through register in denominational numeral 50.
        2. Denominational numeral ५० in Devnagari.
        3. Portrait of Mahatma Gandhi at the Centre.
        4. Micro Letters 'भारत' , 'INDIA'.
        5. Windowed dematalised security thread with inscriptions 'भारत' and 'RBI'.
        6. Guarantee Clause, Governor's signature with Promise Clause and RBI emblem.
        7. Mahatma Gandhi's portrait and electrotype (50) watermarks.
        8. Number panel with numericals in ascending font.
        9. Ashoka Pillar emblem on the right.
        10. Year of Printing.
        11. Swachh Bharat Logo with slogan.
        12. Language panel.
        13. Motif of Hampi with Chariot.
        14. Denominational numeral ५० in Devnagari.

4. ₹100 Banknote:
The new ₹100 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series bear signature of the Governor, Reserve Bank of India. The note has motif of 'Rani ki Vav' on the reverse, depicting the country's cultural heritage. The base colour of the note is lavender. The note has other designs, geometric patterns aligning with the overall colour scheme, both at the observe and reverse.
The size of the new note is 66mm x 142mm.

Obverse of ₹100 Banknote

Reverse of ₹100 Banknote

        1. See through register in denominational numeral 100.
        2. Latent Image with denominational numeral 100.


        3. Denominational numeral १०० in Devnagari.
        4. Portrait of Mahatma Gandhi at the Centre.
        5. Micro Letters 'भारत' , 'INDIA'.
        6. Colour shift windowed security thread.
Colour of thread changes from green to blue when note is tilted.


        7. Guarantee Clause, Governor's signature with Promise Clause and RBI emblem.
        8. Mahatma Gandhi's portrait and electrotype (100) watermarks.
        9. Number panel with numericals in ascending font.
        10. Ashoka Pillar emblem on the right.
        11. Features for visually impaired.
These features are printed in intaglio i.e. in raised prints.


                 
           Triangular Identification mark with 100
        12. Year of Printing.
        13. Swachh Bharat Logo with slogan.
        14. Language panel.
        15. Motif of Rani ki Vav.
        16. Denominational numeral १०० in Devnagari.

5. ₹200 Banknote:
The new ₹200 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series bear signature of the Governor, Reserve Bank of India. The note has motif of 'Sanchi Stupa' on the reverse, depicting the country's cultural heritage. The base colour of the note is bright yellow. The note has other designs, geometric patterns aligning with the overall colour scheme, both at the observe and reverse.
The size of the new note is 66mm x 146mm.

Obverse of ₹200 Banknote

Reverse of ₹200 Banknote

        1. See through register in denominational numeral 200.
        2. Latent Image with denominational numeral 200.
        3. Denominational numeral २०० in Devnagari.
        4. Portrait of Mahatma Gandhi at the Centre.
        5. Micro Letters 'भारत' , 'INDIA'.
        6. Colour shift windowed security thread.
        7. Guarantee Clause, Governor's signature with Promise Clause and RBI emblem.
        8. Mahatma Gandhi's portrait and electrotype (200) watermarks.
        9. Number panel with numericals in ascending font.
        10. Colour changing numeral (200).


        11. Ashoka Pillar emblem on the right.
        12. Features for visually impaired.

 Identification mark H with 200

        13. Year of Printing.
        14. Swachh Bharat Logo with slogan.
        15. Language panel.
        16. Motif of Sanchi Stupa.
        17. Denominational numeral २०० in Devnagari.

6. ₹500 Banknote:
The new ₹500 notes in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series are different from the present series in colour, size, theme, location of security features and design elements.  The colour of the notes is stone grey and the predominant new theme is Indian heritage site - Red Fort. 
The size of the new note is 66mm x 150mm.

Obverse of ₹500 Banknote

Reverse of ₹500 Banknote

        1. See through register in denominational numeral 500.
        2. Latent Image with denominational numeral 500.
        3. Denominational numeral ५०० in Devnagari.
        4. Portrait of Mahatma Gandhi at the Centre.
        5. Micro Letters 'भारत' , 'INDIA'.
        6. Colour shift windowed security thread.
        7. Guarantee Clause, Governor's signature with Promise Clause and RBI emblem.
        8. Mahatma Gandhi's portrait and electrotype (500) watermarks.
        9. Number panel with numericals in ascending font.
        10. Colour changing numeral (500).
        11. Ashoka Pillar emblem on the right.
        12. Features for visually impaired.

Circular Identification mark with 500

        13. Year of Printing.
        14. Swachh Bharat Logo with slogan.
        15. Language panel.
        16. Motif of Red Fort.
        17. Denominational numeral ५०० in Devnagari.

7. ₹2000 Banknote:
The Reserve Bank of India is introducing new design banknotes in the denomination of ₹2000 as part of Mahatma Gandhi(New) Series. The new denomination has motif of the Mangalyaan on the reverse, depicting the country's first venture in interplanetary space. The base colour of the note is magenta. The note has other designs, geometric patterns aligning with the overall colour scheme, both on the obverse and the reverse. The size of the new note is 66mm x 166mm.

Obverse of ₹2000 Banknote

Reverseof ₹2000 Banknote

        1. See through register in denominational numeral 2000.
        2. Latent Image with denominational numeral 2000.
        3. Denominational numeral २००० in Devnagari.
        4. Portrait of Mahatma Gandhi at the Centre.
        5. Micro Letters 'भारत' , 'INDIA'.
        6. Colour shift windowed security thread.
        7. Guarantee Clause, Governor's signature with Promise Clause and RBI emblem.
        8. Mahatma Gandhi's portrait and electrotype (2000) watermarks.
        9. Number panel with numericals in ascending font.
        10. Colour changing numeral (2000).
        11. Ashoka Pillar emblem on the right.
        12. Features for visually impaired.
Rectangular Identification mark with 2000

        13. Year of Printing.
        14. Swachh Bharat Logo with slogan.
        15. Language panel.
        16. Motif of Mangalyaan.
        17. Denominational numeral २००० in Devnagari.

That's it guys. Hope you liked the post and hope you also tried to look the features. Stay tuned for such more 
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