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Nov 18, 2011
Issue of ` 10 Banknotes with incorporation of Rupee symbol(`)
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ` 10 denomination Banknotes incorporating "`" symbol, with inset letter 'R', in the Mahatma Gandhi Series bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India and the year of printing 2011 printed on the back of the Banknote. The design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the Banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series 2005 issued earlier except for the ` symbol. All the Banknotes in th
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ` 10 denomination Banknotes incorporating "`" symbol, with inset letter 'R', in the Mahatma Gandhi Series bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India and the year of printing 2011 printed on the back of the Banknote. The design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the Banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series 2005 issued earlier except for the ` symbol. All the Banknotes in th
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Nov 18, 2011
Issue of ` 1000 Banknotes with incorporation of Rupee symbol (`)
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ` 1000 denomination Banknotes incorporating "`" symbol, without inset letter, in the Mahatma Gandhi-2005 Series bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India and the year of printing 2011 printed on the back of the Banknote. The design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the Banknotes of ` 1000 in Mahatma Gandhi Series -2005 issued earlier except for the ` symbol. All th
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ` 1000 denomination Banknotes incorporating "`" symbol, without inset letter, in the Mahatma Gandhi-2005 Series bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India and the year of printing 2011 printed on the back of the Banknote. The design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the Banknotes of ` 1000 in Mahatma Gandhi Series -2005 issued earlier except for the ` symbol. All th
Sep 28, 2011
Issue of coins to commemorate the occasion of "Income Tax-150 years of building India"
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation the following coins of ` 5 denomination, which shall conform to the following dimension, design and compositions, namely - DENOMINATION SHAPE AND OUTSIDE DIAMETRE NUMBER OF SERRATIONS METAL COMPOSITION Five Rupees Circular 23 millimeters 100 Nickel Brass Copper -75% Zinc -20% Nickel - 5% Design DENOMINATION OBVERSE REVERSE Five Rupees This face of the coin shall bear the Lion Capital of Ashoka Pillar with the
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation the following coins of ` 5 denomination, which shall conform to the following dimension, design and compositions, namely - DENOMINATION SHAPE AND OUTSIDE DIAMETRE NUMBER OF SERRATIONS METAL COMPOSITION Five Rupees Circular 23 millimeters 100 Nickel Brass Copper -75% Zinc -20% Nickel - 5% Design DENOMINATION OBVERSE REVERSE Five Rupees This face of the coin shall bear the Lion Capital of Ashoka Pillar with the
Sep 23, 2011
Issue of ` 10/- Banknotes with incorporation of Rupee symbol (`)
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue `10/- denomination Banknotes without inset letter, in the Mahatma Gandhi Series with the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, with the year of printing 2011 printed on the back of the Banknote, with incorporation of "`" symbol. The design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the Banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series 2005 issued earlier except for the ` symbol. All Banknotes in
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue `10/- denomination Banknotes without inset letter, in the Mahatma Gandhi Series with the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, with the year of printing 2011 printed on the back of the Banknote, with incorporation of "`" symbol. The design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the Banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series 2005 issued earlier except for the ` symbol. All Banknotes in
Sep 02, 2011
Issue of ` 20/- denomination Banknotes with inset letter "F" 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 `20/- denomination Banknotes with inset letter "F" in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India. 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 security features. All Banknotes in the denomination of `20/- issued b
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue `20/- denomination Banknotes with inset letter "F" in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India. 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 security features. All Banknotes in the denomination of `20/- issued b
Jul 22, 2011
Issue of new series of Coins
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put in circulation the following coins of the Fifty Paise, One Rupee, Two Rupees, Five Rupees and Ten Rupees denominations. The coins of these denominations shall conform to the following dimension, design and compositions, namely- Denomination Shape and outside Diametre Number of Serrations Metal Composition 50 Paise Circular 19 Millimeters 100serrations on edge Ferritic Stainless Steel Containing – Iron -83% Chromium -17% One R
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put in circulation the following coins of the Fifty Paise, One Rupee, Two Rupees, Five Rupees and Ten Rupees denominations. The coins of these denominations shall conform to the following dimension, design and compositions, namely- Denomination Shape and outside Diametre Number of Serrations Metal Composition 50 Paise Circular 19 Millimeters 100serrations on edge Ferritic Stainless Steel Containing – Iron -83% Chromium -17% One R
Jun 13, 2011
RBI to issue Non-Sequential Numbered Banknotes in Denomination of ` 500
With a view to enhancing operational efficiency and cost effectiveness in banknote printing at banknote presses, it has been decided to issue, to begin with, fresh banknotes of ` 500 denomination in packets, which may not necessarily all be sequentially numbered. This is consistent with international best practices. Packets of Banknotes in non-sequential number will, as usual, have 100 notes. The bands of the packets containing the banknotes in non-sequential number w
With a view to enhancing operational efficiency and cost effectiveness in banknote printing at banknote presses, it has been decided to issue, to begin with, fresh banknotes of ` 500 denomination in packets, which may not necessarily all be sequentially numbered. This is consistent with international best practices. Packets of Banknotes in non-sequential number will, as usual, have 100 notes. The bands of the packets containing the banknotes in non-sequential number w
Jun 10, 2011
Issue of ` 10/- denomination banknotes with inset letter "B" 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 ` 10/- denomination banknotes with inset letter "B" in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India. 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 issued earlier. All banknotes in the denomination of ` 10/- issued by the Bank in the
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ` 10/- denomination banknotes with inset letter "B" in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India. 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 issued earlier. All banknotes in the denomination of ` 10/- issued by the Bank in the
Jun 10, 2011
Issue of ` 100/- denomination banknotes with inset letter "L" in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ` 100/- denomination banknotes with inset letter "L" in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series with the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India and the year 2011 printed on the back on the Bank note. 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 issued earlier. All banknotes in the
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ` 100/- denomination banknotes with inset letter "L" in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series with the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India and the year 2011 printed on the back on the Bank note. 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 issued earlier. All banknotes in the
May 18, 2011
Coins of 25 paise and below will not be Legal Tender from June 30, 2011 : RBI appeals to Public to Exchange them upto June 29, 2011
Coins of denomination of 25 paise and below will cease to be legal tender from June 30, 2011. These will not be accepted for exchange at bank branches and RBI Issue Offices from June 30, 2011. The Reserve Bank of India has, therefore, appealed to the members of public to exchange these coins at the branches of banks maintaining small coin depots or at the offices of the Reserve Bank. The exchange facility at these bank branches or the Reserve Bank offices will be avai
Coins of denomination of 25 paise and below will cease to be legal tender from June 30, 2011. These will not be accepted for exchange at bank branches and RBI Issue Offices from June 30, 2011. The Reserve Bank of India has, therefore, appealed to the members of public to exchange these coins at the branches of banks maintaining small coin depots or at the offices of the Reserve Bank. The exchange facility at these bank branches or the Reserve Bank offices will be avai
Mar 11, 2011
Issue of new Coins of ` 5 with the theme "ONE THOUSAND YEARS OF BRIHADEESWARAR TEMPLE"
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation coins of ` 5 with the theme "ONE THOUSAND YEARS OF BRIHADEESWARAR TEMPLE". The coin of above denomination shall conform to the following dimension, design and composition, namely : Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Number of Serrations Metal composition Five Rupees Circular 23 millimeters 100 Nickel Brass Copper - 75% Zinc - 20% Nickel - 5% Obverse : The face of the coin shall bear the Lion
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation coins of ` 5 with the theme "ONE THOUSAND YEARS OF BRIHADEESWARAR TEMPLE". The coin of above denomination shall conform to the following dimension, design and composition, namely : Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Number of Serrations Metal composition Five Rupees Circular 23 millimeters 100 Nickel Brass Copper - 75% Zinc - 20% Nickel - 5% Obverse : The face of the coin shall bear the Lion
Feb 03, 2011
Issue of new Coins of ` 5 with the theme "C. SUBRAMANIAM BIRTH CENTENARY"
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation coins of ` 5 with the theme "C. SUBRAMANIAM BIRTH CENTENARY". The coin of above denomination shall conform to the following dimension, design and composition, namely : Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Number of Serrations Metal composition Five Rupees Circular 23 millimeters 100 Nickel Brass Copper - 75% Zinc - 20% Nickel - 5% DESIGN OBVERSE : The face of the coin shall bear the Lion Capito
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation coins of ` 5 with the theme "C. SUBRAMANIAM BIRTH CENTENARY". The coin of above denomination shall conform to the following dimension, design and composition, namely : Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Number of Serrations Metal composition Five Rupees Circular 23 millimeters 100 Nickel Brass Copper - 75% Zinc - 20% Nickel - 5% DESIGN OBVERSE : The face of the coin shall bear the Lion Capito
Feb 01, 2011
RBI instructs Banks to exchange Coins of 25 paise and Below for Facevalue
The Reserve Bank of India has instructed the banks maintaining small coin depots (list annexed) to arrange for exchange of coins of denomination of 25 paise and below for their face value at their branches. Members of public can exchange small denomination coins at any branch of these banks. Exchange facility will also be available at all Issue Offices of the Reserve Bank. The coins will be exchanged at the branches of these banks/offices of the Reserve Bank till the
The Reserve Bank of India has instructed the banks maintaining small coin depots (list annexed) to arrange for exchange of coins of denomination of 25 paise and below for their face value at their branches. Members of public can exchange small denomination coins at any branch of these banks. Exchange facility will also be available at all Issue Offices of the Reserve Bank. The coins will be exchanged at the branches of these banks/offices of the Reserve Bank till the
Dec 24, 2010
Issue of ` 5/- denomination banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional / new security features, with 'R' inset letter in the numbering panels, bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor.
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ` 5/- denomination banknotes with new / improved security features in Mahatma Gandhi Series with 'R' inset letter in the numbering panels, bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India. Except for the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, 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
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ` 5/- denomination banknotes with new / improved security features in Mahatma Gandhi Series with 'R' inset letter in the numbering panels, bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India. Except for the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, 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
Dec 24, 2010
Issue of `10/- denomination banknotes with inset letter "N" in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional / new security features bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue `10/- denomination banknotes with inset letter "N" in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series with new / improved security features bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India. 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 earlier. Al
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue `10/- denomination banknotes with inset letter "N" in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series with new / improved security features bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India. 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 earlier. Al
Dec 08, 2010
Issue of new Coins of ` 5 with the theme "Birth Centenary of Mother Teresa"
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation coins of ` 5 with the theme "Birth Centenary of Mother Teresa". The coin of above denomination shall conform to the following dimension, design and composition, namely : Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Number of Serrations Metal composition Five Rupees Circular 23 millimeters 100 Nickel Brass Copper - 75% Zinc - 20% Nickel - 5% Designs: Obverse : The face of the coin shall bear the lion ca
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation coins of ` 5 with the theme "Birth Centenary of Mother Teresa". The coin of above denomination shall conform to the following dimension, design and composition, namely : Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Number of Serrations Metal composition Five Rupees Circular 23 millimeters 100 Nickel Brass Copper - 75% Zinc - 20% Nickel - 5% Designs: Obverse : The face of the coin shall bear the lion ca
Nov 12, 2010
Issue of new coins with the theme "PLATINUM JUBILEE OF RESERVE BANK OF INDIA"
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation new circulation coins of `10, `5, `2 and `1 with the theme "PLATINUM JUBILEE OF RESERVE BANK OF INDIA" The coins shall conform to the following dimensions, designs and compositions, namely : Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Number of Serrations Metal Composition 1 2 3 4 Ten Rupees Circular 27 millimeters (Bi-metallic) - Outer Ring Copper – 92% Aluminum – 6% Nickel – 2% Center Piece (Cupro N
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation new circulation coins of `10, `5, `2 and `1 with the theme "PLATINUM JUBILEE OF RESERVE BANK OF INDIA" The coins shall conform to the following dimensions, designs and compositions, namely : Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Number of Serrations Metal Composition 1 2 3 4 Ten Rupees Circular 27 millimeters (Bi-metallic) - Outer Ring Copper – 92% Aluminum – 6% Nickel – 2% Center Piece (Cupro N
Nov 09, 2010
Issue of ` 5/- denomination banknotes without inset letter in the numbering panels, in Mahatma Gandhi Series with electro type water mark in numerals, windowed security thread, Year of Printing and floral see through design bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ` 5/- denomination banknotes without inset letter in the numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series with new/ improved security features bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India. Except for the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, 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 ea
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ` 5/- denomination banknotes without inset letter in the numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series with new/ improved security features bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, Reserve Bank of India. Except for the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, Governor, 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 ea
Oct 14, 2010
Issue of new Coins of ` 5 with the theme "125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Rajendra Prasad"
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation coins of ` 5 with the theme "125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Rajendra Prasad". The coin of above denomination shall conform to the following dimension, design and composition, namely : Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Number of Serrations Metal composition Five Rupees Circular 23 millimeters 100 Nickel Brass Copper - 75% Zinc - 20% Nickel - 5% Designs: Obverse : The face of the coin shall be
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation coins of ` 5 with the theme "125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Rajendra Prasad". The coin of above denomination shall conform to the following dimension, design and composition, namely : Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Number of Serrations Metal composition Five Rupees Circular 23 millimeters 100 Nickel Brass Copper - 75% Zinc - 20% Nickel - 5% Designs: Obverse : The face of the coin shall be
Oct 14, 2010
Issue of new Coins of `5 with the theme "150th Birth Anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore"
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation coins of ` 5 with the theme "150th Birth Anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore". The coin of above denomination shall conform to the following dimension, design and composition, namely : Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Number of Serrations Metal composition Five Rupees Circular 23 millimeters 100 Nickel Brass Copper - 75% Zinc - 20% Nickel - 5% Designs : Obverse : The face of the coin shall b
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation coins of ` 5 with the theme "150th Birth Anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore". The coin of above denomination shall conform to the following dimension, design and composition, namely : Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Number of Serrations Metal composition Five Rupees Circular 23 millimeters 100 Nickel Brass Copper - 75% Zinc - 20% Nickel - 5% Designs : Obverse : The face of the coin shall b
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