Press Releases - Currency Management - ਆਰਬੀਆਈ - Reserve Bank of India
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ਜੁਲਾ 18, 2008
New Ferritic Stainless Steel Coins of Rs.5/- to commemorate the occasion of "75 Years of Dandi March"
The Reserve Bank of India will put into circulation New Ferritic Stainless Steel (FSS) coins of Rs.5/- issued by the Government of India to commemorate the occasion of "75 Years of Dandi March". Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Weight Metal Composition Five Rupees Circular 23 mm with security edges 6 gms Ferritic Stainless Steel (FSS) Iron - 82% Chromium - 18% Designs : Obverse : This face of the coin shall bear the Lion Capital of Ashoka Pillar wit
The Reserve Bank of India will put into circulation New Ferritic Stainless Steel (FSS) coins of Rs.5/- issued by the Government of India to commemorate the occasion of "75 Years of Dandi March". Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Weight Metal Composition Five Rupees Circular 23 mm with security edges 6 gms Ferritic Stainless Steel (FSS) Iron - 82% Chromium - 18% Designs : Obverse : This face of the coin shall bear the Lion Capital of Ashoka Pillar wit
ਮਾਰਚ 12, 2008
Respect Your Banknotes : RBI appeals to Public
The Reserve Bank of India today appealed to members of public not to use banknotes for making garlands, decorating pandals and places of worship or for showering on personalities in social events, etc. Such actions deface the banknotes and shorten their life, the Reserve Bank stated and added that banknotes should be respected as they are a symbol of the Sovereign and public should not misuse them so that the life of banknotes is enhanced. The Reserve Bank has stated
The Reserve Bank of India today appealed to members of public not to use banknotes for making garlands, decorating pandals and places of worship or for showering on personalities in social events, etc. Such actions deface the banknotes and shorten their life, the Reserve Bank stated and added that banknotes should be respected as they are a symbol of the Sovereign and public should not misuse them so that the life of banknotes is enhanced. The Reserve Bank has stated
ਦਸੰ 11, 2007
RBI to issue Rs.10 denomination banknotes with inset letter "S"
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs. 10/- denomination banknotes with inset letter "S" in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, 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 with additional / new security features issued on April 27, 2006. All banknotes in the denomination of Rs.10/- issued
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs. 10/- denomination banknotes with inset letter "S" in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, 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 with additional / new security features issued on April 27, 2006. All banknotes in the denomination of Rs.10/- issued
ਨਵੰ 16, 2007
New Ferritic Stainless Steel Coins of Re.1 denomination with the theme "NRITYA MUDRA"
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation new Ferritic Stainless Steel Coins of Re.1 with the theme 'NRITYA MUDRA'.The coins shall conform to the following dimension, design and composition, namely : Denomination of the coin Shape and Outside diameter Metal Composition One Rupee Cicular : 25 millimetres (Mono-metallic) Ferritic Stainless Steel Chromium - 17% Iron - 83% Designs: Obverse : This face of the coin is divided into three portions with two h
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation new Ferritic Stainless Steel Coins of Re.1 with the theme 'NRITYA MUDRA'.The coins shall conform to the following dimension, design and composition, namely : Denomination of the coin Shape and Outside diameter Metal Composition One Rupee Cicular : 25 millimetres (Mono-metallic) Ferritic Stainless Steel Chromium - 17% Iron - 83% Designs: Obverse : This face of the coin is divided into three portions with two h
ਨਵੰ 12, 2007
New Coins of Rs.5/- in Cupro-Nickel (CN) to commemorate the occasion of "150 years - The First War of Independence"
The Reserve Bank of India will put into circulation New Cupro-Nickel (CN) coins of Rs.5/- issued by the Government of India to commemorate the occasion of “150 Years – The First War of Independence“. Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Weight Metal Composition Five Rupees Circular 23 mm with security edge 9 gms Cupro-Nickel Alloy Copper – 75% Nickel - 25% Design : Obverse : This face of coin shall bear the Lion Capital of Ashoka Pillar with the legend
The Reserve Bank of India will put into circulation New Cupro-Nickel (CN) coins of Rs.5/- issued by the Government of India to commemorate the occasion of “150 Years – The First War of Independence“. Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Weight Metal Composition Five Rupees Circular 23 mm with security edge 9 gms Cupro-Nickel Alloy Copper – 75% Nickel - 25% Design : Obverse : This face of coin shall bear the Lion Capital of Ashoka Pillar with the legend
ਨਵੰ 05, 2007
RBI to issue Rs.10 denomination banknotes with inset letter "A"
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.10 denomination banknotes with inset letter "A" in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, 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 issued earlier in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features issued on April 27, 200
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.10 denomination banknotes with inset letter "A" in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, 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 issued earlier in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features issued on April 27, 200
ਅਕਤੂ 31, 2007
New Cupro-Nickel Coin of Rs.5 - to Commemorate the Occasion of 150 Birth Anniversary of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak
The Reserve Bank of India has put into circulation New Cupro-Nickel coins of Rs.5 issued by Government fo India to commemorate the occasion of “150th Birth Anniversary of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak“. The coins conform to the following dimension, design, and composition namely : Denomination of the coin Shape and Outside diameter Metal Composition Five Rupees Circular 23 mm diameter with Security edge. Weight – 9 gms. Cupro-Nickel Alloy Copper - 75% Nickel - 25% Desi
The Reserve Bank of India has put into circulation New Cupro-Nickel coins of Rs.5 issued by Government fo India to commemorate the occasion of “150th Birth Anniversary of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak“. The coins conform to the following dimension, design, and composition namely : Denomination of the coin Shape and Outside diameter Metal Composition Five Rupees Circular 23 mm diameter with Security edge. Weight – 9 gms. Cupro-Nickel Alloy Copper - 75% Nickel - 25% Desi
ਅਕਤੂ 25, 2007
New Ferritic Stainless Steel Coins of Re.1 denomination with the theme "UNITY IN DIVERSITY"
The Reserve Bank of India has put into circulation new Ferritic Stainless Steel Coins of Re.1 with the theme 'UNITY IN DIVERSITY' The coins conform to the following dimension, design and composition, namely : Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Metal composition One Rupee Cicular : 25 millimetres (Mono-metallic) Ferritic Stainless Steel Chromium - 17% Iron - 83% Design :Obverse : This face of the coin is divided into three portions. The centre portion
The Reserve Bank of India has put into circulation new Ferritic Stainless Steel Coins of Re.1 with the theme 'UNITY IN DIVERSITY' The coins conform to the following dimension, design and composition, namely : Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Metal composition One Rupee Cicular : 25 millimetres (Mono-metallic) Ferritic Stainless Steel Chromium - 17% Iron - 83% Design :Obverse : This face of the coin is divided into three portions. The centre portion
ਅਕਤੂ 19, 2007
RBI to issue Rs.10 denomination banknotes with inset letter "M"
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.10 denomination banknotes with inset letter 'M' in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, 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 issued earlier in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features issued on April 27, 2006. All
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.10 denomination banknotes with inset letter 'M' in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, 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 issued earlier in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features issued on April 27, 2006. All
ਅਕਤੂ 05, 2007
Misuse of banknotes
It has been brought to the Bank's notice that members of public, institutions and others continue to write messages etc. on the watermark window and deface the portraits etc. on the banknotes. The Bank wishes to reiterate that such practices work against the Clean Note Policy of the Bank. All members of public, institutions and others are, therefore, advised not to write/inscribe anything whatsoever on the banknotes. Ajit Prasad ManagerPress Release : 2007-2008/473
It has been brought to the Bank's notice that members of public, institutions and others continue to write messages etc. on the watermark window and deface the portraits etc. on the banknotes. The Bank wishes to reiterate that such practices work against the Clean Note Policy of the Bank. All members of public, institutions and others are, therefore, advised not to write/inscribe anything whatsoever on the banknotes. Ajit Prasad ManagerPress Release : 2007-2008/473
ਅਕਤੂ 01, 2007
New Ferritic Stainless Steel Coins of Rs.5 with the theme "UNITY IN DIVERSITY"
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation new Ferritic Stainless Steel Coins of Rs.5 with the theme 'UNITY IN DIVERSITY'. The coins shall conform to the following dimensions, designs and compositions, namely : Denomination of the coin Shape and Outside Diameter Metal composition Five Rupees Circular : 23 Millimetres with security edges Ferritic Stainless Steel Iron - 82% Chromium - 18% Designs :Obverse : This face of the coin shall bear the Lion Capi
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation new Ferritic Stainless Steel Coins of Rs.5 with the theme 'UNITY IN DIVERSITY'. The coins shall conform to the following dimensions, designs and compositions, namely : Denomination of the coin Shape and Outside Diameter Metal composition Five Rupees Circular : 23 Millimetres with security edges Ferritic Stainless Steel Iron - 82% Chromium - 18% Designs :Obverse : This face of the coin shall bear the Lion Capi
ਸਤੰ 27, 2007
New Ferritic Stainless Steel Coins of Rs. 5 denomination with the theme
"CONNECTIVITY AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY"
"CONNECTIVITY AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY"
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation new Ferritic Stainless Steel Coins of Rs.5 with the theme 'CONNECTIVITY AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY' The coins shall conform to the following dimension, design and composition, namely : Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Metal composition Five Rupees Circular 23 millimeters with security edges (Mono-Metallic) Ferritic Stainless Steel containing – Iron – 83% Chromium – 17% Designs:OBVERSE : The
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation new Ferritic Stainless Steel Coins of Rs.5 with the theme 'CONNECTIVITY AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY' The coins shall conform to the following dimension, design and composition, namely : Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Metal composition Five Rupees Circular 23 millimeters with security edges (Mono-Metallic) Ferritic Stainless Steel containing – Iron – 83% Chromium – 17% Designs:OBVERSE : The
ਸਤੰ 25, 2007
New Ferritic Stainless Steel Coins of Rs. 2 denomination with the theme "PLATINUM JUBILEE OF INDIAN AIR FORCE (1932-2007)"
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation new Ferritic Stainless Steel Coins of Rs. 2 with the theme "PLATINUM JUBILEE OF INDIAN AIR FORCE (1932-2007)" The coins shall conform to the following dimensions, designs and compositions, namely : Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Metal composition Two Rupees Circular 27 millimeters Ferritic Stainless Steel containing – Iron – 83% Chromium – 17% Designs : OBVERSE : The face of the coin is d
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation new Ferritic Stainless Steel Coins of Rs. 2 with the theme "PLATINUM JUBILEE OF INDIAN AIR FORCE (1932-2007)" The coins shall conform to the following dimensions, designs and compositions, namely : Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Metal composition Two Rupees Circular 27 millimeters Ferritic Stainless Steel containing – Iron – 83% Chromium – 17% Designs : OBVERSE : The face of the coin is d
ਅਗ 16, 2007
Availability of Coins
The Reserve Bank of India has been receiving complaints from some quarters about inadequate availability of coins. The Reserve Bank clarifies that there is no shortage of coins and members of public, shops and commercial establishments can obtain their coin requirements from its Regional Offices or from designated branches of commercial banks. In case of difficulties/problems in this regard, members of public and others can approach the Regional Directors of the conce
The Reserve Bank of India has been receiving complaints from some quarters about inadequate availability of coins. The Reserve Bank clarifies that there is no shortage of coins and members of public, shops and commercial establishments can obtain their coin requirements from its Regional Offices or from designated branches of commercial banks. In case of difficulties/problems in this regard, members of public and others can approach the Regional Directors of the conce
ਅਗ 03, 2007
New Ferritic Stainless Steel Coins of Rs. 2 denomination with the theme " NRITYA MUDRA"
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation new Ferritic Stainless Steel Coins of Rs. 2 with the theme ' NRITYA MUDRA '.The coins shall conform to the following dimensions, designs and compositions, namely : Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Metal composition Two Rupees Circular 27 millimeters (Mono-Metallic) Ferritic Stainless Steel containing – Iron – 83% Chromium – 17% Designs : TWO RUPEESOBVERSE : This face of the coin is divided
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation new Ferritic Stainless Steel Coins of Rs. 2 with the theme ' NRITYA MUDRA '.The coins shall conform to the following dimensions, designs and compositions, namely : Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Metal composition Two Rupees Circular 27 millimeters (Mono-Metallic) Ferritic Stainless Steel containing – Iron – 83% Chromium – 17% Designs : TWO RUPEESOBVERSE : This face of the coin is divided
ਜੂਨ 27, 2007
Re.1, Rs.2 and Rs.5 notes - Not being withdrawn from circulation: Clarifies RBI
The Reserve Bank has received reports that doubts are being raised among members of public regarding the validity/acceptability of Re.1, Rs.2 and Rs.5 notes. The Bank wishes to clarify that although the printing of Re.1, Rs.2 and Rs.5 notes has been discontinued, the notes of these denominations issued earlier will continue to be legal tender. These notes are not being withdrawn from circulation. All concerned may, therefore, continue to accept and use Re.1, Rs.2 and
The Reserve Bank has received reports that doubts are being raised among members of public regarding the validity/acceptability of Re.1, Rs.2 and Rs.5 notes. The Bank wishes to clarify that although the printing of Re.1, Rs.2 and Rs.5 notes has been discontinued, the notes of these denominations issued earlier will continue to be legal tender. These notes are not being withdrawn from circulation. All concerned may, therefore, continue to accept and use Re.1, Rs.2 and
ਅਪ੍ਰੈ 12, 2007
RBI's Special move to exchange Notes for Coins
In order to help the members of public in obtaining Re.1, Rs.2 and Rs. 5 denomination coins near their residence/place of work, the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai has made special arrangements to issue these coins in exchange of notes at the following bank branches: Sr. No. Name of the bank Branch address Date Timings 1. Corporation Bank, D.N Road branch, Veena Chambers, 21, Dalal Street, Mez. Floor, Fort, Mumbai 400 023 April 17, 2007 11 am to 3 pm 2. Central Bank of
In order to help the members of public in obtaining Re.1, Rs.2 and Rs. 5 denomination coins near their residence/place of work, the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai has made special arrangements to issue these coins in exchange of notes at the following bank branches: Sr. No. Name of the bank Branch address Date Timings 1. Corporation Bank, D.N Road branch, Veena Chambers, 21, Dalal Street, Mez. Floor, Fort, Mumbai 400 023 April 17, 2007 11 am to 3 pm 2. Central Bank of
ਮਾਰਚ 20, 2007
Obtain coins near your home or place of work : RBI arranges with banks
The Reserve Bank of India, from time to time makes special arrangements to issue coins in exchange from branches of commercial banks to help members of public in obtaining coins near their residence or place of work. Under the same initiative, Crawford Market branch of HDFC Bank will issue coins of Rs.2 in exchange on March 21, 2007 between 11.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. Similarly, Chembur branch of UTI bank
The Reserve Bank of India, from time to time makes special arrangements to issue coins in exchange from branches of commercial banks to help members of public in obtaining coins near their residence or place of work. Under the same initiative, Crawford Market branch of HDFC Bank will issue coins of Rs.2 in exchange on March 21, 2007 between 11.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. Similarly, Chembur branch of UTI bank
ਮਾਰਚ 08, 2007
Issue of Rs 20 denomination banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features with inset letter "R" in both numbering panels bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Governor
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.20 denomination banknotes with inset letter 'R' in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, 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 issued earlier in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features issued on August 17, 2006. Al
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.20 denomination banknotes with inset letter 'R' in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, 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 issued earlier in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features issued on August 17, 2006. Al
ਅਕਤੂ 23, 2006
Use/Accept 25 Paise Coins for all transactions : RBI
The Reserve Bank of India continues to receive complaints that traders, shopkeepers and the general public in certain parts of the country are reluctant to accept 25 paise coins. It is clarified and reiterated that 25 paise coins have not been withdrawn from circulation, are legal tender and may be validly used/accepted for all transactions. Ajit Prasad Manager Press Release : 2006-2007/562
The Reserve Bank of India continues to receive complaints that traders, shopkeepers and the general public in certain parts of the country are reluctant to accept 25 paise coins. It is clarified and reiterated that 25 paise coins have not been withdrawn from circulation, are legal tender and may be validly used/accepted for all transactions. Ajit Prasad Manager Press Release : 2006-2007/562
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