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Aug 26, 2009
Issue of Rs.5/- denomination banknotes with inset letter 'L' in the numbering panel in Mahatma Gandhi Series bearing the signature of Dr.D.Subbarao, Governor
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.5/- denomination banknotes with inset letter 'L' in the numbering panel in Mahatma Gandhi Series, bearing signature of Dr.D.Subbarao, Governor. Except for the change in signature and inset letter the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to those issued earlier in Mahatma Gandhi Series. All Rs.5/- denomination banknotes issued by the Bank in the past will continue to be legal tender. Ajit Pras
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.5/- denomination banknotes with inset letter 'L' in the numbering panel in Mahatma Gandhi Series, bearing signature of Dr.D.Subbarao, Governor. Except for the change in signature and inset letter the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to those issued earlier in Mahatma Gandhi Series. All Rs.5/- denomination banknotes issued by the Bank in the past will continue to be legal tender. Ajit Pras
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Jul 31, 2009
RBI Clarification on Forged Notes
Some newspapers have been erroneously quoting Nayak Committee report for estimates of forged currency notes in circulation in India. The Reserve Bank clarifies that: There is no estimate of forged notes in circulation by any agency. The Nayak Committee, which was set up in 1988, to go into the dynamics of currency management had, in its report, estimated the value of notes in circulation (genuine notes) in the year 2000 at Rs.1,69,000 crore. The Nayak Committee did no
Some newspapers have been erroneously quoting Nayak Committee report for estimates of forged currency notes in circulation in India. The Reserve Bank clarifies that: There is no estimate of forged notes in circulation by any agency. The Nayak Committee, which was set up in 1988, to go into the dynamics of currency management had, in its report, estimated the value of notes in circulation (genuine notes) in the year 2000 at Rs.1,69,000 crore. The Nayak Committee did no
Jul 17, 2009
Issue of Rs.100/- denomination banknotes with `F' Inset letter in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.100/- denomination banknotes with `F' inset letter in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series – 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series – 2005, with additional / new security features issued on August 24, 2005. All banknotes in the denomination
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.100/- denomination banknotes with `F' inset letter in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series – 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series – 2005, with additional / new security features issued on August 24, 2005. All banknotes in the denomination
Jul 16, 2009
Issue of Rs.50 Denomination Banknotes without Inset Letter in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.50 denomination banknotes without inset letter in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005, with additional / new security features issued on August 24, 2005. All banknotes in the denomination of R
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.50 denomination banknotes without inset letter in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005, with additional / new security features issued on August 24, 2005. All banknotes in the denomination of R
May 18, 2009
Issue of Rs.1000/- denomination banknotes with `L' Inset letter in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.1000/- denomination banknotes with `L' inset letter in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series – 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series – 2005, with additional / new security features issued on October 21, 2005. All banknotes in the denominatio
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.1000/- denomination banknotes with `L' inset letter in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series – 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series – 2005, with additional / new security features issued on October 21, 2005. All banknotes in the denominatio
May 18, 2009
Issue of Rs.20/- denomination banknotes with `E' Inset letter in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.20/- denomination banknotes with `E' inset letter in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series – 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series – 2005, with additional / new security features issued on August 16, 2006. All banknotes in the denomination o
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.20/- denomination banknotes with `E' inset letter in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series – 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series – 2005, with additional / new security features issued on August 16, 2006. All banknotes in the denomination o
May 13, 2009
Issue of Rs.500 Denomination Banknotes with `L' Inset Letter in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.500 denomination banknotes with `L' inset letter in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005, with additional / new security features issued on October 21, 2005. All banknotes in the denomination o
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.500 denomination banknotes with `L' inset letter in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005, with additional / new security features issued on October 21, 2005. All banknotes in the denomination o
Apr 29, 2009
New Coins of Rs.5/- (Nickel-Brass) with the theme - "Ashoka Pillar"
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation new coins of Rs.5/- (Nickel-Brass) issued by Government of India on the following theme: - "Ashoka Pillar" Shape and outside diameter Weight No. of serrations Metal composition Circular 23 millimetres 6 gms Nickel-Brass Copper 75% 100 Zinc 20% Nickel 5% Design : Obverse : This face of the coin shall bear the "Lion Capitol" of Ashoka Pillar with the Legend "सत्यमेव जयते" inscribed below, flanked on the left up
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation new coins of Rs.5/- (Nickel-Brass) issued by Government of India on the following theme: - "Ashoka Pillar" Shape and outside diameter Weight No. of serrations Metal composition Circular 23 millimetres 6 gms Nickel-Brass Copper 75% 100 Zinc 20% Nickel 5% Design : Obverse : This face of the coin shall bear the "Lion Capitol" of Ashoka Pillar with the Legend "सत्यमेव जयते" inscribed below, flanked on the left up
Mar 26, 2009
New Coins of Rs.10/- (Bi-metallic) with the theme - "Connectivity and Information Technology "
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation new coins of Rs.10/- (Bi-metallic) issued by Government of India on the following theme: - "Connectivity and Information Technology" Shape and outside diameter Weight Outer ring metal composition Centre piece metal composition Circular 27 millimetres (Bi-metallic) 7.71 gms (Outer ring: 4.45 gms. and Centrepiece: 3.26 gms.) Aluminium Bronze Cupro Nickel Copper 92% Copper 75% Aluminium 6% Nickel 25% Nickel 2% D
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation new coins of Rs.10/- (Bi-metallic) issued by Government of India on the following theme: - "Connectivity and Information Technology" Shape and outside diameter Weight Outer ring metal composition Centre piece metal composition Circular 27 millimetres (Bi-metallic) 7.71 gms (Outer ring: 4.45 gms. and Centrepiece: 3.26 gms.) Aluminium Bronze Cupro Nickel Copper 92% Copper 75% Aluminium 6% Nickel 25% Nickel 2% D
Mar 26, 2009
New Coins of Rs.10/- (Bi-metallic) with the theme - "Unity in Diversity"
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation new coins of Rs.10/- (Bi-metallic) issued by Government of India on the following theme :- "Unity in Diversity" Shape and outside diameter Weight Outer ring metal composition Centre piece metal composition Circular 27 millimetres (Bi-metallic) 7.71 gms (Outer ring: 4.45 gms. and Centrepiece: 3.26 gms.) Aluminium Bronze Cupro Nickel Copper 92% Copper 75% Aluminium 6% Nickel 25% Nickel 2% Design : Obverse : Thi
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation new coins of Rs.10/- (Bi-metallic) issued by Government of India on the following theme :- "Unity in Diversity" Shape and outside diameter Weight Outer ring metal composition Centre piece metal composition Circular 27 millimetres (Bi-metallic) 7.71 gms (Outer ring: 4.45 gms. and Centrepiece: 3.26 gms.) Aluminium Bronze Cupro Nickel Copper 92% Copper 75% Aluminium 6% Nickel 25% Nickel 2% Design : Obverse : Thi
Mar 25, 2009
Issue of Rs.1000/- Denomination Banknotes with `R' Inset Letter in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.1000/- denomination banknotes with `R' inset letter in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005, with additional / new security features issued on October 21, 2005. All banknotes in the denominatio
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.1000/- denomination banknotes with `R' inset letter in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005, with additional / new security features issued on October 21, 2005. All banknotes in the denominatio
Mar 20, 2009
Issue of Rs.10 Denomination Banknotes with `L' Inset Letter in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.10 denomination banknotes with `L' inset letter in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005, with additional / new security features issued on April 27, 2006. All banknotes in the denomination of R
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.10 denomination banknotes with `L' inset letter in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005, with additional / new security features issued on April 27, 2006. All banknotes in the denomination of R
Mar 09, 2009
Issue of Rs.500 Denomination Banknotes with `R' Inset Letter in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.500 denomination banknotes with `R' inset letter in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005, with additional / new security features issued on October 21, 2005. All banknotes in the denomination o
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.500 denomination banknotes with `R' inset letter in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005, with additional / new security features issued on October 21, 2005. All banknotes in the denomination o
Mar 09, 2009
Issue of Rs.100 Denomination Banknotes with `R' Inset Letter in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.100 denomination banknotes with `R' inset letter in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005, with additional / new security features issued on August 24, 2005. All banknotes in the denomination of
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.100 denomination banknotes with `R' inset letter in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005, with additional / new security features issued on August 24, 2005. All banknotes in the denomination of
Mar 05, 2009
Issue of Rs.1000 Denomination Banknotes without Inset Letter in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.1000 denomination banknotes without inset letter in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005, with additional / new security features issued on October 21, 2005. All banknotes in the denomination o
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.1000 denomination banknotes without inset letter in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005, with additional / new security features issued on October 21, 2005. All banknotes in the denomination o
Mar 05, 2009
Issue of Rs.50 Denomination Banknotes with Inset Letter 'E' in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.50 denomination banknotes with 'E' inset letter in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005, with additional / new security features issued on August 24, 2005. All banknotes in the denomination of
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.50 denomination banknotes with 'E' inset letter in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005, with additional / new security features issued on August 24, 2005. All banknotes in the denomination of
Mar 05, 2009
Issue of Rs.5 Denomination Banknotes with Inset Letter 'E' in numbering panel in Mahatma Gandhi Series bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.5 denomination banknotes with inset letter 'E' in numbering panel in Mahatma Gandhi Series bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to those issued earlier in Mahatma Gandhi Series. All Rs.5 denomination banknotes issued by the Reserve Bank in the past will continue to be legal tender. Ajit Prasad M
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.5 denomination banknotes with inset letter 'E' in numbering panel in Mahatma Gandhi Series bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to those issued earlier in Mahatma Gandhi Series. All Rs.5 denomination banknotes issued by the Reserve Bank in the past will continue to be legal tender. Ajit Prasad M
Feb 05, 2009
Issue of Rs.500 Denomination Banknotes without Inset Letter in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.500 denomination banknotes without inset letter in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005, with additional / new security features issued on October 21, 2005. All banknotes in the denomination of
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.500 denomination banknotes without inset letter in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005, with additional / new security features issued on October 21, 2005. All banknotes in the denomination of
Feb 05, 2009
Issue of Rs.100 Denomination Banknotes without Inset Letter in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.100 denomination banknotes without inset letter in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005, with additional / new security features issued on August 24, 2005. All banknotes in the denomination of
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.100 denomination banknotes without inset letter in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005, with additional / new security features issued on August 24, 2005. All banknotes in the denomination of
Jan 28, 2009
Issue of Rs.10 Denomination Banknotes with Inset Letter 'R' in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.10 denomination banknotes with inset letter 'R' in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005, with additional / new security features issued on April 27, 2006. All banknotes in the denomination of R
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.10 denomination banknotes with inset letter 'R' in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005, with additional / new security features issued on April 27, 2006. All banknotes in the denomination of R
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