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Dec 12, 2001
Distribution of Coins : RBI reaches out to Public
The Reserve Bank of India will on December 13, 2001 make available coins up to Rs 800 to members of public at Union Bank of India, Andheri (E) Branch, Mayani Manor, Opp. Vishal Hall, Sir M. V. Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai 400 069. The coins worth Rs 800 will be available in `Potlas' of 100 pieces each of Re 1, Rs.2 and 5. The facility at this branch will be available to members of public from 11.30 a.m. onwards.The Reserve Bank has extended this special facility as a
The Reserve Bank of India will on December 13, 2001 make available coins up to Rs 800 to members of public at Union Bank of India, Andheri (E) Branch, Mayani Manor, Opp. Vishal Hall, Sir M. V. Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai 400 069. The coins worth Rs 800 will be available in `Potlas' of 100 pieces each of Re 1, Rs.2 and 5. The facility at this branch will be available to members of public from 11.30 a.m. onwards.The Reserve Bank has extended this special facility as a
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Dec 05, 2001
Issue of Rs.5 notes in Mahatma Gandhi Series with capital letter "R" inset in numbering panels
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly be issuing Rs.5 notes in Mahatma Gandhi Series with capital letter "R" inset in numbering panel bearing the signature of Dr. Bimal Jalan, Governor. Except for the change in inset letter, the design of the Rs.5 notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to those issued earlier in the Mahatma Gandhi Series. All Rs.5 denomination notes issued by the Bank in the past will continue to be legal tender.P.V. Sadanandan Asst. Manag
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly be issuing Rs.5 notes in Mahatma Gandhi Series with capital letter "R" inset in numbering panel bearing the signature of Dr. Bimal Jalan, Governor. Except for the change in inset letter, the design of the Rs.5 notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to those issued earlier in the Mahatma Gandhi Series. All Rs.5 denomination notes issued by the Bank in the past will continue to be legal tender.P.V. Sadanandan Asst. Manag
Nov 26, 2001
Currency notes and coins of Rs.2 and Rs.5 Denominations are Legal Tender
At certain locations in a few cities/towns, bill boards have appeared indicating that the notes and coins of Rs.2 and Rs.5 denominations have ceased to be legal tender. The report is baseless and misleading. The Reserve Bank of India clarifies that the notes and coins of Rs.2 and Rs.5 continue to be legal tender. The members of public can freely accept and transact their business in these notes and coins and need not to be misled by any such propaganda.N.L. Rao Asst.
At certain locations in a few cities/towns, bill boards have appeared indicating that the notes and coins of Rs.2 and Rs.5 denominations have ceased to be legal tender. The report is baseless and misleading. The Reserve Bank of India clarifies that the notes and coins of Rs.2 and Rs.5 continue to be legal tender. The members of public can freely accept and transact their business in these notes and coins and need not to be misled by any such propaganda.N.L. Rao Asst.
Nov 22, 2001
Issue of Rs.500 notes (revised colour scheme) in Mahatma Gandhi Series with capital letter `C' inset in numbering panels
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly be issuing Rs.500 notes (revised colour scheme) in Mahatma Gandhi Series with capital letter "C" inset in both numbering panels bearing the signature of Dr. Bimal Jalan, Governor. Except for the change in inset letter, the design of Rs.500 notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to those issued earlier in the revised colour scheme in Mahatma Gandhi Series. All Rs.500 denomination notes issued by the Bank in the past wil
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly be issuing Rs.500 notes (revised colour scheme) in Mahatma Gandhi Series with capital letter "C" inset in both numbering panels bearing the signature of Dr. Bimal Jalan, Governor. Except for the change in inset letter, the design of Rs.500 notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to those issued earlier in the revised colour scheme in Mahatma Gandhi Series. All Rs.500 denomination notes issued by the Bank in the past wil
Nov 10, 2001
RBI to issue new Rs.5 notes in Mahatma Gandhi Series
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue bank notes in the denomination of Rs.5/- in the Mahatma Gandhi series bearing the Mahatma Gandhi portrait in the watermark. SALIENT FEATURES : The size of this Rs.5/- note has been retained at 117 mm (Length) x 63 mm (Width). The Ashoka Pillar watermark has been substituted with a portrait of Mahatma Gandhi with light and shade effect. The watermark window will have multi-directional lines. A security thread has been totall
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue bank notes in the denomination of Rs.5/- in the Mahatma Gandhi series bearing the Mahatma Gandhi portrait in the watermark. SALIENT FEATURES : The size of this Rs.5/- note has been retained at 117 mm (Length) x 63 mm (Width). The Ashoka Pillar watermark has been substituted with a portrait of Mahatma Gandhi with light and shade effect. The watermark window will have multi-directional lines. A security thread has been totall
Oct 29, 2001
Rs.20 Notes With Inset Letter
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly be issuing Rs.20 notes in Mahatma Gandhi Series with capital letter "R" inset in both numbering panels bearing the signature of Dr. Bimal Jalan, Governor. Except for this change, the design of the Rs.20 denomination notes (in the 'Mahatma Gandhi' Series) to be issued now is similar in all respects to those issued earlier in the Mahatma Gandhi Series. All Rs.20 denomination notes issued by the Reserve Bank in the past will continu
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly be issuing Rs.20 notes in Mahatma Gandhi Series with capital letter "R" inset in both numbering panels bearing the signature of Dr. Bimal Jalan, Governor. Except for this change, the design of the Rs.20 denomination notes (in the 'Mahatma Gandhi' Series) to be issued now is similar in all respects to those issued earlier in the Mahatma Gandhi Series. All Rs.20 denomination notes issued by the Reserve Bank in the past will continu
Oct 15, 2001
Distribution of Coins : RBI reaches out to Public
The Reserve Bank of India will on October 17, 2001 make available coins up to Rs.800 to members of public at the premises of Goregaon Merchants Association Office, 57 Rolex Shopping Centre (A wing), Keshav Gore Marg, (Station Road), Goregaon (West), Mumbai-400 064. The coins worth Rs.800 will be available in `Potlas' of 100 pieces each of Re.1, Rs.2, and Rs.5. This facility will be available to members of public between 11.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. Earlier, the Reserve Ban
The Reserve Bank of India will on October 17, 2001 make available coins up to Rs.800 to members of public at the premises of Goregaon Merchants Association Office, 57 Rolex Shopping Centre (A wing), Keshav Gore Marg, (Station Road), Goregaon (West), Mumbai-400 064. The coins worth Rs.800 will be available in `Potlas' of 100 pieces each of Re.1, Rs.2, and Rs.5. This facility will be available to members of public between 11.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. Earlier, the Reserve Ban
Oct 03, 2001
Distribution of Coins : RBI reaches out to Public
The Reserve Bank of India will on October 5, 2001 make available coins up to Rs.800 to members of public at Bank of India, 281, Jagganath Shankarshet Road, Girgaum, Mumbai 400 004. The coins worth Rs.800 will be available in `Potlas' of 100 pieces each of Re.1, Rs.2, and Rs.5. The facility at this branch will be available to members of public between 11.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. On September 14 and September 18, 2001, the Reserve Bank distributed coins at Ghatkopar and Moh
The Reserve Bank of India will on October 5, 2001 make available coins up to Rs.800 to members of public at Bank of India, 281, Jagganath Shankarshet Road, Girgaum, Mumbai 400 004. The coins worth Rs.800 will be available in `Potlas' of 100 pieces each of Re.1, Rs.2, and Rs.5. The facility at this branch will be available to members of public between 11.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. On September 14 and September 18, 2001, the Reserve Bank distributed coins at Ghatkopar and Moh
Sep 21, 2001
Rs.20 Notes Without Inset Letter
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly be issuing Rs.20 notes in Mahatma Gandhi Series without inset letter in numbering panels bearing the signature of Dr. Bimal Jalan, Governor. Except for this change, the design of the Rs.20 denomination notes (in the 'Mahatma Gandhi' Series) to be issued now is similar in all respects to those issued earlier in the Mahatma Gandhi Series. All Rs.20 denomination notes issued by the Reserve Bank in the past will continue to be legal
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly be issuing Rs.20 notes in Mahatma Gandhi Series without inset letter in numbering panels bearing the signature of Dr. Bimal Jalan, Governor. Except for this change, the design of the Rs.20 denomination notes (in the 'Mahatma Gandhi' Series) to be issued now is similar in all respects to those issued earlier in the Mahatma Gandhi Series. All Rs.20 denomination notes issued by the Reserve Bank in the past will continue to be legal
Sep 18, 2001
Distribution of Coins : RBI reaches out to Public
The Reserve Bank of India will on September 20, 2001 make available coins up to Rs 800 to members of public at Union Bank of India, Karim Building, 56 Mohammed Ali Road, Mumbai-400 003. The coins worth Rs 800 will be available in `Potlas' of 100 pieces each of Re 1, Rs.2 and 5. The facility at this branch will be available to members of public between 11.30a.m. to 2.30p.m. The Reserve Bank has extended this special facility as a part of its overall efforts to mitigate
The Reserve Bank of India will on September 20, 2001 make available coins up to Rs 800 to members of public at Union Bank of India, Karim Building, 56 Mohammed Ali Road, Mumbai-400 003. The coins worth Rs 800 will be available in `Potlas' of 100 pieces each of Re 1, Rs.2 and 5. The facility at this branch will be available to members of public between 11.30a.m. to 2.30p.m. The Reserve Bank has extended this special facility as a part of its overall efforts to mitigate
Sep 12, 2001
Distribution of Coins : RBI reaches out to Public
The Reserve Bank of India will on September 14, 2001 make available coins up to Rs 800 to members of public at Union Bank of India, Individual Service branch, Kailash Jyoti Building, Dravasane Lane, Ghatkopar(East), Mumbai-400 077. The coins worth Rs 800 will be available in `Potlas' of 100 pieces each of Re 1, Rs.2 and 5. The facility at this branch will be available to members of public between 11.30a.m. to 2.30p.m. The Reserve Bank has extended this special facilit
The Reserve Bank of India will on September 14, 2001 make available coins up to Rs 800 to members of public at Union Bank of India, Individual Service branch, Kailash Jyoti Building, Dravasane Lane, Ghatkopar(East), Mumbai-400 077. The coins worth Rs 800 will be available in `Potlas' of 100 pieces each of Re 1, Rs.2 and 5. The facility at this branch will be available to members of public between 11.30a.m. to 2.30p.m. The Reserve Bank has extended this special facilit
Aug 02, 2001
RBI to issue new Rs.20/- notes in Mahatma Gandhi Series
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue banknotes in the denomination of Rs.20 in the Mahatma Gandhi series bearing the Mahatma Gandhi portrait in the watermark. Salient Features : The size of this Rs.20/- note has been retained at 147mm (Length) x 63mm (Width). The Ashoka Pillar watermark has been substituted with a portrait of Mahatma Gandhi with light and shade effect. The watermark window will have multi-directional lines. A security thread has been totally e
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue banknotes in the denomination of Rs.20 in the Mahatma Gandhi series bearing the Mahatma Gandhi portrait in the watermark. Salient Features : The size of this Rs.20/- note has been retained at 147mm (Length) x 63mm (Width). The Ashoka Pillar watermark has been substituted with a portrait of Mahatma Gandhi with light and shade effect. The watermark window will have multi-directional lines. A security thread has been totally e
Jun 06, 2001
Issue of Rs.10 notes in Mahatma Gandhi Series with capital letter "L" inset in numbering panels
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly be issuing Rs.10 notes in Mahatma Gandhi Series bearing the signature of Dr. Bimal Jalan, Governor with capital letter "L" inset in both numbering panels. Except for this change, the design of the Rs.10 notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to those issued earlier in the 'Mahatma Gandhi' Series. All Rs.10 denomination notes issued by the Bank in the past will continue to be legal tender.P.V. Sadanandan Asst. ManagerPr
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly be issuing Rs.10 notes in Mahatma Gandhi Series bearing the signature of Dr. Bimal Jalan, Governor with capital letter "L" inset in both numbering panels. Except for this change, the design of the Rs.10 notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to those issued earlier in the 'Mahatma Gandhi' Series. All Rs.10 denomination notes issued by the Bank in the past will continue to be legal tender.P.V. Sadanandan Asst. ManagerPr
May 22, 2001
Reintroduction of Rs.5 note in the existing design without inset letter in the numbering panel
The Reserve Bank of India will be reintroducing the Rs. 5 notes in the existing design with the Ashoka Pillar watermark in the watermark window and the Ashoka Pillar emblem on the right side on the obverse. The reverse of the note depicts a farmer ploughing a field with a tractor. The colour scheme of the note, as in the existing design, is predominantly light green and mild pink. The five rupee note now being issued does not carry any inset letter in the numbering pa
The Reserve Bank of India will be reintroducing the Rs. 5 notes in the existing design with the Ashoka Pillar watermark in the watermark window and the Ashoka Pillar emblem on the right side on the obverse. The reverse of the note depicts a farmer ploughing a field with a tractor. The colour scheme of the note, as in the existing design, is predominantly light green and mild pink. The five rupee note now being issued does not carry any inset letter in the numbering pa
May 10, 2001
Issue of Rs.50 notes in Mahatma Gandhi Series with capital letter "E" inset in numbering panels
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly be issuing Rs.50 notes in Mahatma Gandhi Series bearing the signature of Dr. Bimal Jalan, Governor with capital letter "E" inset in both numbering panels. Except for this change, the design of the Rs.50 notes to be issued now is similar to those issued earlier in the 'Mahatma Gandhi' Series. All Rs.50 denomination notes issued by the Bank in the past will continue to be legal tender.P.V. Sadanandan Asst. ManagerPress Release : 20
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly be issuing Rs.50 notes in Mahatma Gandhi Series bearing the signature of Dr. Bimal Jalan, Governor with capital letter "E" inset in both numbering panels. Except for this change, the design of the Rs.50 notes to be issued now is similar to those issued earlier in the 'Mahatma Gandhi' Series. All Rs.50 denomination notes issued by the Bank in the past will continue to be legal tender.P.V. Sadanandan Asst. ManagerPress Release : 20
Apr 20, 2001
Issue of Rs.500/- notes (revised colour scheme) in Mahatma Gandhi Series without inset letter in numbering panels
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly be issuing Rs 500/- notes (revised colour scheme ) in Mahatma Gandhi Series bearing the signature of Dr. Bimal Jalan, Governor and without inset letter in numbering panels. Except for this change the design and colour scheme of these notes will be similar in all respects to the 500 rupee notes issued earlier in the revised colour scheme in Mahatma Gandhi Series. All Rs.500/- denomination notes issued by the Bank in the past will
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly be issuing Rs 500/- notes (revised colour scheme ) in Mahatma Gandhi Series bearing the signature of Dr. Bimal Jalan, Governor and without inset letter in numbering panels. Except for this change the design and colour scheme of these notes will be similar in all respects to the 500 rupee notes issued earlier in the revised colour scheme in Mahatma Gandhi Series. All Rs.500/- denomination notes issued by the Bank in the past will
Apr 20, 2001
Issue of Rs.100/- notes in Mahatma Gandhi series with capital letter `B' inset in numbering panels
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly be issuing Rs.100/- notes in Mahatma Gandhi series with capital letter `B' inset in both numbering panels bearing the signature of Dr.Bimal Jalan, Governor. Except for this change the design of Rs 100/- notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to those issued earlier in the Mahatma Gandhi series. All Rs.100/- denomination notes issued by the Bank in the past will continue to be legal tender.P.V. Sadanandan Asst. ManagerP
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly be issuing Rs.100/- notes in Mahatma Gandhi series with capital letter `B' inset in both numbering panels bearing the signature of Dr.Bimal Jalan, Governor. Except for this change the design of Rs 100/- notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to those issued earlier in the Mahatma Gandhi series. All Rs.100/- denomination notes issued by the Bank in the past will continue to be legal tender.P.V. Sadanandan Asst. ManagerP
Jan 16, 2001
Issue of Rs.10 notes in Mahatma Gandhi Series with capital letter "B" inset in numbering panels
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly be issuing Rs.10 notes in Mahatma Gandhi Series bearing the signature of Dr. Bimal Jalan, Governor with capital letter "B" inset in both numbering panels. Except for this change, the design of the Rs.10 notes to be issued now is similar to those issued earlier in the 'Mahatma Gandhi' Series. All Rs.10 denomination notes, in various designs, issued by the Bank in the past will continue to be legal tender.P.V. Sadanandan Asstt. Man
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly be issuing Rs.10 notes in Mahatma Gandhi Series bearing the signature of Dr. Bimal Jalan, Governor with capital letter "B" inset in both numbering panels. Except for this change, the design of the Rs.10 notes to be issued now is similar to those issued earlier in the 'Mahatma Gandhi' Series. All Rs.10 denomination notes, in various designs, issued by the Bank in the past will continue to be legal tender.P.V. Sadanandan Asstt. Man
Nov 15, 2000
Issue of Rs.500 denomination bank notes in the revised colour scheme
The Reserve Bank of India will issue with effect from 18th November 2000 bank notes of Rs.500 denomination in the Mahatma Gandhi series in a revised colour scheme bearing Mahatma Gandhi portrait in the water mark. These notes will bear the signature of Governor, Dr. Bimal Jalan. The size of the note in the revised colour scheme has been retained at 167 x 73 mm. ObverseThe note is printed in a combination of offset and intaglio process. The overall colour scheme is pre
The Reserve Bank of India will issue with effect from 18th November 2000 bank notes of Rs.500 denomination in the Mahatma Gandhi series in a revised colour scheme bearing Mahatma Gandhi portrait in the water mark. These notes will bear the signature of Governor, Dr. Bimal Jalan. The size of the note in the revised colour scheme has been retained at 167 x 73 mm. ObverseThe note is printed in a combination of offset and intaglio process. The overall colour scheme is pre
Nov 08, 2000
Issue of Rs 100 notes in Mahatma Gandhi Series with capital letter "F" inset in numbering panels
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly be issuing Rs. 100 notes in Mahatma Gandhi Series bearing the signature of Dr.Bimal Jalan, Governor with capital letter `F' inset in both numbering panels. Except for this change, the design of the Rs 100 notes to be issued now is similar to those issued earlier in the `Mahatma Gandhi' Series. All Rs. 100 denomination notes, in various designs, issued by the Bank in the past will continue to be legal tender.P.V.Sadanandan Asstt.
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly be issuing Rs. 100 notes in Mahatma Gandhi Series bearing the signature of Dr.Bimal Jalan, Governor with capital letter `F' inset in both numbering panels. Except for this change, the design of the Rs 100 notes to be issued now is similar to those issued earlier in the `Mahatma Gandhi' Series. All Rs. 100 denomination notes, in various designs, issued by the Bank in the past will continue to be legal tender.P.V.Sadanandan Asstt.
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