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Sep 22, 2015
RBI to issue ₹ 500 and ₹ 1000 Banknotes with Three Additional Features
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation banknotes in the denominations of ₹ 500 and ₹ 1000 incorporating three new/revised features - (i) ascending size of numerals in the number panels, (ii) bleed lines, and (iii) enlarged identification mark. It may be recalled that the Reserve Bank recently put into circulation ₹ 500 and ₹ 1000 banknotes with numerals in ascending size in number panels but without bleed lines and enlarged identification mark. It
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation banknotes in the denominations of ₹ 500 and ₹ 1000 incorporating three new/revised features - (i) ascending size of numerals in the number panels, (ii) bleed lines, and (iii) enlarged identification mark. It may be recalled that the Reserve Bank recently put into circulation ₹ 500 and ₹ 1000 banknotes with numerals in ascending size in number panels but without bleed lines and enlarged identification mark. It
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Sep 03, 2015
RBI to issue ₹5 Coins to commemorate “Golden Jubilee of Indo-Pak War 1965"
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation ₹ 5 coins minted by the Government of India to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Indo-Pak war 1965. The design of the coins has: On the obverse: The Lion Capital of Ashoka Pillar in the center with the legend "सत्यमेव जयते" inscribed below, flanked on the left periphery with the word "भारत" in Devnagri script and on the right periphery with the word "INDIA" in English. It will also bear the Rupee symbol " ₹ "
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation ₹ 5 coins minted by the Government of India to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of Indo-Pak war 1965. The design of the coins has: On the obverse: The Lion Capital of Ashoka Pillar in the center with the legend "सत्यमेव जयते" inscribed below, flanked on the left periphery with the word "भारत" in Devnagri script and on the right periphery with the word "INDIA" in English. It will also bear the Rupee symbol " ₹ "
Aug 28, 2015
RBI’s Monetary Museum unveils Special Display of Mysore Coins
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Museum unveiled a special display on Mysore Coins on August 20, 2015. Dr. Deepali Pant Joshi, Executive Director inaugurated the special display. A 20-page information brochure on Mysore Coins displays was also released on the occasion. Shri U. S. Paliwal, Executive Director, Prof. Damodar Acharya, Director on the Reserve Bank’s Central Board of Directors and Shri S Ramaswamy, Regional Director, Mumbai Office were present. Special
The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Museum unveiled a special display on Mysore Coins on August 20, 2015. Dr. Deepali Pant Joshi, Executive Director inaugurated the special display. A 20-page information brochure on Mysore Coins displays was also released on the occasion. Shri U. S. Paliwal, Executive Director, Prof. Damodar Acharya, Director on the Reserve Bank’s Central Board of Directors and Shri S Ramaswamy, Regional Director, Mumbai Office were present. Special
Aug 21, 2015
Issue of ₹ 1000 banknotes with incorporation of Rupee symbol ( ₹ ) and inset letter 'L' with numerals in ascending size in number panels
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 1000 denomination Banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, incorporating "₹" symbol on the obverse and the reverse, with inset letter 'L' in both the numbering panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G.Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing '2015' printed on the reverse of the Banknote. The design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the ₹ 1000 Banknotes in Maha
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 1000 denomination Banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, incorporating "₹" symbol on the obverse and the reverse, with inset letter 'L' in both the numbering panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G.Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing '2015' printed on the reverse of the Banknote. The design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the ₹ 1000 Banknotes in Maha
Aug 07, 2015
Issue of ₹500 banknotes with incorporation of Rupee symbol (₹) and inset letter 'E' with numerals in ascending size in number panels
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 500 denomination Banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, incorporating "₹" symbol on the obverse and the reverse, with inset letter 'E' in both the numbering panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing '2015' printed on the reverse of the Banknote. The design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the ₹ 500 Banknotes in Mahat
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 500 denomination Banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, incorporating "₹" symbol on the obverse and the reverse, with inset letter 'E' in both the numbering panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing '2015' printed on the reverse of the Banknote. The design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the ₹ 500 Banknotes in Mahat
Jul 30, 2015
₹ 10 coins issued to commemorate "International Day of Yoga"
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation ₹ 10 coins to commemorate the International Day of Yoga which the Government of India has minted. The design details of these coins are: Obverse The obverse of the coin bears the Lion Capitol of Ashoka Pillar in the center with the legend "सत्यमेव जयते" inscribed below, flanked on the left periphery with the word "भारत" in Devnagri script and on the right periphery flanked with the word "INDIA" in English. It
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation ₹ 10 coins to commemorate the International Day of Yoga which the Government of India has minted. The design details of these coins are: Obverse The obverse of the coin bears the Lion Capitol of Ashoka Pillar in the center with the legend "सत्यमेव जयते" inscribed below, flanked on the left periphery with the word "भारत" in Devnagri script and on the right periphery flanked with the word "INDIA" in English. It
Jul 16, 2015
Inscribing on Bank Notes
It has been brought to the notice of Reserve Bank of India that members of public and institutions write number, name or messages, etc. on the watermark window of banknotes, thus defacing the banknotes. The watermark window has an important security feature which distinguishes it from a counterfeit note. Any defacement on the window will not allow the common man to identify one of the features of a genuine note. The public is, therefore, requested to refrain from doin
It has been brought to the notice of Reserve Bank of India that members of public and institutions write number, name or messages, etc. on the watermark window of banknotes, thus defacing the banknotes. The watermark window has an important security feature which distinguishes it from a counterfeit note. Any defacement on the window will not allow the common man to identify one of the features of a genuine note. The public is, therefore, requested to refrain from doin
Jun 25, 2015
RBI extends the Date for Withdrawal of Pre-2005 Series Banknotes
The Reserve Bank of India has extended the date for the public to exchange their pre-2005 banknotes till December 31, 2015. It had, in December 2014, set the last date for public to exchange these notes as June 30, 2015. Soliciting cooperation from members of public in withdrawing these banknotes from circulation, the Reserve Bank of India has urged them to deposit the old design notes in their bank accounts or exchange them at a bank branch convenient to them. The Re
The Reserve Bank of India has extended the date for the public to exchange their pre-2005 banknotes till December 31, 2015. It had, in December 2014, set the last date for public to exchange these notes as June 30, 2015. Soliciting cooperation from members of public in withdrawing these banknotes from circulation, the Reserve Bank of India has urged them to deposit the old design notes in their bank accounts or exchange them at a bank branch convenient to them. The Re
Jun 25, 2015
Now ₹ 100 Notes to come with Numerals in Ascending Size in Number Panels
The Reserve Bank of India has issued ₹ 100 denomination banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series – 2005 with a new numbering pattern. Now the numerals in both the number panels of these banknotes will be in ascending size from left to right, while the first three alphanumeric characters (prefix) will remain constant in size. (see illustration) Printing the numerals in ascending size is a visible security feature in the banknotes so that the general public can easily disting
The Reserve Bank of India has issued ₹ 100 denomination banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series – 2005 with a new numbering pattern. Now the numerals in both the number panels of these banknotes will be in ascending size from left to right, while the first three alphanumeric characters (prefix) will remain constant in size. (see illustration) Printing the numerals in ascending size is a visible security feature in the banknotes so that the general public can easily disting
Jun 11, 2015
Issue of ₹ 10 Banknotes with incorporation of Rupee symbol (₹) and inset letter 'U'
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 10 denomination Banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, incorporating “₹" symbol on the obverse and the reverse, with inset letter 'U' in both the numbering panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India and the year of printing '2015' printed on the reverse of the Banknote. The design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the ₹ 10 Banknotes in Mahatma
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 10 denomination Banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, incorporating “₹" symbol on the obverse and the reverse, with inset letter 'U' in both the numbering panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India and the year of printing '2015' printed on the reverse of the Banknote. The design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the ₹ 10 Banknotes in Mahatma
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