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Jun 30, 2016
Exchange of Pre-2005 Banknotes at Select Offices of RBI from July 01, 2016
The Reserve Bank of India has observed that a major portion of the pre-2005 banknotes have been withdrawn from circulation and only a small percentage of these notes remains in circulation. On a review, therefore, the Reserve Bank has decided that from July 01, 2016 the facility of exchanging the pre-2005 banknotes will be available only at the following offices of the Reserve Bank of India: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Belapur, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Guwa
The Reserve Bank of India has observed that a major portion of the pre-2005 banknotes have been withdrawn from circulation and only a small percentage of these notes remains in circulation. On a review, therefore, the Reserve Bank has decided that from July 01, 2016 the facility of exchanging the pre-2005 banknotes will be available only at the following offices of the Reserve Bank of India: Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Belapur, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Chandigarh, Chennai, Guwa
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Jun 22, 2016
RBI to shortly circulate ₹ 10 Coins to commemorate “Birth Centenary of Swami Chinmayananda”
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put in circulation ₹ 10 coins minted by the Government of India to commemorate Birth Centenary of Swami Chinmayananda. The design details of these coins as notified in The Gazette of India - Extraordinary - Part I - Section I - Section (1) - No.274 dated April 30, 2015 published by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs, are: Obverse The obverse of the coin shall bear the Lion Capitol of Ashoka Pillar in the cent
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put in circulation ₹ 10 coins minted by the Government of India to commemorate Birth Centenary of Swami Chinmayananda. The design details of these coins as notified in The Gazette of India - Extraordinary - Part I - Section I - Section (1) - No.274 dated April 30, 2015 published by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs, are: Obverse The obverse of the coin shall bear the Lion Capitol of Ashoka Pillar in the cent
Jun 15, 2016
RBI to issue ₹ 20 banknotes with inset letter ‘S’
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 20 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, with inset letter 'S' in both the number panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G.Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India. The year of printing ‘2016 ' appears on the reverse of the banknotes. The design of these banknotes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the ₹ 20 banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 issued earlier. All banknotes in the de
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 20 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, with inset letter 'S' in both the number panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G.Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India. The year of printing ‘2016 ' appears on the reverse of the banknotes. The design of these banknotes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the ₹ 20 banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 issued earlier. All banknotes in the de
Jun 02, 2016
RBI to issue of ₹ 10 banknotes with inset letter ‘V’
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 10 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, with inset letter 'V' in both the number panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India. The year of printing ’2016’ appears on the reverse of the banknote. The design of these banknotes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the ₹ 10 banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series- 2005 issued earlier. All the banknotes in th
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 10 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, with inset letter 'V' in both the number panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India. The year of printing ’2016’ appears on the reverse of the banknote. The design of these banknotes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the ₹ 10 banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series- 2005 issued earlier. All the banknotes in th
May 09, 2016
RBI to issue ₹ 1000 banknotes with inset letter 'R'
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 1000 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series – 2005 with the inset letter 'R' in both the number panels. The banknotes will also have on the obverse, all the other security features, including ascending size of numerals, bleed lines and enlarged identification mark as well as the signature of Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India. These banknotes will also have the year of printing '2016' prin
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 1000 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series – 2005 with the inset letter 'R' in both the number panels. The banknotes will also have on the obverse, all the other security features, including ascending size of numerals, bleed lines and enlarged identification mark as well as the signature of Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India. These banknotes will also have the year of printing '2016' prin
Apr 20, 2016
RBI to issue of ₹ 100 banknotes with inset letter ‘L’
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 100 denomination banknotes with three additional/revised features in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, 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 banknotes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the ₹ 100 banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Seri
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 100 denomination banknotes with three additional/revised features in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, 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 banknotes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the ₹ 100 banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Seri
Apr 13, 2016
RBI to issue of ₹ 10 banknotes with inset letter ‘L’
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 10 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, with the inset letter ‘L’, bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G.Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing ‘2016‘ printed on the reverse of the banknote. The design of these banknotes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the ₹ 10 banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series- 2005 issued earlier, except that the numerals in both the numbe
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 10 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, with the inset letter ‘L’, bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G.Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing ‘2016‘ printed on the reverse of the banknote. The design of these banknotes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the ₹ 10 banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series- 2005 issued earlier, except that the numerals in both the numbe
Mar 29, 2016
Issue of ₹ 1 denomination currency notes with Rupee symbol (₹) and the inset letter ‘L’
The Reserve Bank of India will soon put into circulation currency notes in one rupee denomination. The notes have been printed by the Government of India. These currency notes are legal tender as provided in The Coinage Act 2011. The existing currency notes in this denomination in circulation will also continue to be legal tender. Dimensions and composition of One Rupee Currency Note as indicated in the Notification No G.S.R. 192(E) dated February 22, 2016 by the Mini
The Reserve Bank of India will soon put into circulation currency notes in one rupee denomination. The notes have been printed by the Government of India. These currency notes are legal tender as provided in The Coinage Act 2011. The existing currency notes in this denomination in circulation will also continue to be legal tender. Dimensions and composition of One Rupee Currency Note as indicated in the Notification No G.S.R. 192(E) dated February 22, 2016 by the Mini
Mar 16, 2016
RBI to issue of ₹ 10 banknotes with inset letter ‘C’
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 10 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, with inset letter ‘C’ in both the number panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India. The year of printing ‘2016’ appears on the reverse of the banknote. The design of these banknotes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the ₹ 10 banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 issued earlier. All the banknotes in the
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 10 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, with inset letter ‘C’ in both the number panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India. The year of printing ‘2016’ appears on the reverse of the banknote. The design of these banknotes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the ₹ 10 banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 issued earlier. All the banknotes in the
Mar 16, 2016
RBI to issue of ₹ 20 banknotes with inset letter ‘A’
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 20 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, with inset letter 'A' in both the number panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India. The year of printing ‘2016 ' appears on the reverse of the banknotes. The design of these banknotes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the ₹ 20 banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series- 2005 issued earlier. All the banknotes in
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 20 denomination banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, with inset letter 'A' in both the number panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India. The year of printing ‘2016 ' appears on the reverse of the banknotes. The design of these banknotes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the ₹ 20 banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series- 2005 issued earlier. All the banknotes in
Feb 02, 2016
RBI to issue of ₹ 100 banknotes with inset letter ‘R’
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 100 denomination banknotes with three additional/revised features in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, with inset letter ‘R’ 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 banknotes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the ₹ 100 banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Seri
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 100 denomination banknotes with three additional/revised features in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, with inset letter ‘R’ 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 banknotes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the ₹ 100 banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Seri
Jan 28, 2016
Issue of ₹ 10 coins to commemorate the occasion of "125th birth anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar”
The Government of India has minted ₹ 10 coins to commemorate the occasion of "125th birth anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar” which the Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation. The design details of these coins as notified in The Gazette of India-Extraordinary- Part II-Section 3-Sub-section (i) - No.665 dated October 26, 2015 published by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs, are as follows— Obverse- The face of the coin shall bear th
The Government of India has minted ₹ 10 coins to commemorate the occasion of "125th birth anniversary of Dr. B. R. Ambedkar” which the Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation. The design details of these coins as notified in The Gazette of India-Extraordinary- Part II-Section 3-Sub-section (i) - No.665 dated October 26, 2015 published by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs, are as follows— Obverse- The face of the coin shall bear th
Jan 22, 2016
RBI to issue ₹100 Banknotes with incorporation of ascending size of Numerals in the number panels, bleed lines and enlarged identification mark
As a part of its endeavor to continually improve design/security features of the banknotes and to deter counterfeiting activities, Reserve Bank of India recently introduced bank notes in ₹ 100, 500 and 1000 denominations with ascending size of numerals in number panels. This feature was already explained in the press releases Nos.(i) 2014-2015/2750 dated June 25, 2015, (ii) 2015-2016/343 dated August 7, 2015, (iii) 2015-2016/466 dated August 21, 2015, respectively whe
As a part of its endeavor to continually improve design/security features of the banknotes and to deter counterfeiting activities, Reserve Bank of India recently introduced bank notes in ₹ 100, 500 and 1000 denominations with ascending size of numerals in number panels. This feature was already explained in the press releases Nos.(i) 2014-2015/2750 dated June 25, 2015, (ii) 2015-2016/343 dated August 7, 2015, (iii) 2015-2016/466 dated August 21, 2015, respectively whe
Jan 22, 2016
RBI to issue ₹500 banknotes with inset letter ‘E’, ascending size of numerals in number panels, bleed lines and enlarged identification mark
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 500 denomination bank notes with three additional/revised features in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, 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 Mahatma Gandhi Series-
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 500 denomination bank notes with three additional/revised features in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, 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 Mahatma Gandhi Series-
Dec 23, 2015
Pre-2005 Banknotes can be exchanged upto June 30, 2016; in Identified Bank Branches and Issue Offices of RBI
The Reserve Bank of India has, on a review, decided to extend the date for the public to exchange their pre-2005 banknotes till June 30, 2016. However, from January 01, 2016, such facility will only be available at identified bank branches (https://www.rbi.org.in/Regionalbranch/(please insert name of the center here)/currencychest.aspx) and Issue Offices of the Reserve Bank (/en/web/rbi/about-us/organisation-structure/offices) . The Reserve Bank had, in June 2015, set
The Reserve Bank of India has, on a review, decided to extend the date for the public to exchange their pre-2005 banknotes till June 30, 2016. However, from January 01, 2016, such facility will only be available at identified bank branches (https://www.rbi.org.in/Regionalbranch/(please insert name of the center here)/currencychest.aspx) and Issue Offices of the Reserve Bank (/en/web/rbi/about-us/organisation-structure/offices) . The Reserve Bank had, in June 2015, set
Dec 14, 2015
RBI denies Message on Currency Notes circulating on Social Media
The Reserve Bank of India has today denied having issued a communication circulating on social media alerting members of public that banks will not accept currency notes with scribbling on them from January 1, 2016. The Reserve Bank has reiterated that all currency notes issued by it are legal tender and banks and members can freely and without fear accept them in exchange for goods and services. Figure 1: This message is incorrect The Reserve Bank has also stated tha
The Reserve Bank of India has today denied having issued a communication circulating on social media alerting members of public that banks will not accept currency notes with scribbling on them from January 1, 2016. The Reserve Bank has reiterated that all currency notes issued by it are legal tender and banks and members can freely and without fear accept them in exchange for goods and services. Figure 1: This message is incorrect The Reserve Bank has also stated tha
Dec 04, 2015
RBI to issue ₹ 500 banknotes with inset letter ‘R’
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 500 denomination Banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 with inset letter 'R' in both the numbering panels. The notes will bear 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 Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 issued earlier, includin
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 500 denomination Banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 with inset letter 'R' in both the numbering panels. The notes will bear 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 Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 issued earlier, includin
Nov 16, 2015
RBI to issue ₹ 1000 banknotes with inset letter ‘L’
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹1000 denomination Banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 with inset letter 'L' in both the numbering panels. The notes will bear 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 Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 issued earlier, incl
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹1000 denomination Banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 with inset letter 'L' in both the numbering panels. The notes will bear 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 Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 issued earlier, incl
Nov 16, 2015
RBI to issue ₹ 500 banknotes with inset letter ‘L’
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹500 denomination Banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 with inset letter 'L' in both the numbering panels. The notes will bear 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 Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 issued earlier, includ
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹500 denomination Banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 with inset letter 'L' in both the numbering panels. The notes will bear 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 Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 issued earlier, includ
Oct 14, 2015
RBI to Issue 10 Bank notes with inset letter 'P'
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 10 denomination bank notes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, with inset letter 'P' in both the numbering panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India. The year of printing '2015' appears on the reverse of the Bank note. The design of these bank notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the ₹ 10 bank notes in Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 issued earlier. All the bank note
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ₹ 10 denomination bank notes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, with inset letter 'P' in both the numbering panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India. The year of printing '2015' appears on the reverse of the Bank note. The design of these bank notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the ₹ 10 bank notes in Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 issued earlier. All the bank note
Sep 23, 2015
RBI to issue ₹ 50 Banknotes with Inset 'R' and Numerals in Ascending Size
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue banknotes in ₹ 50 denomination in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005, with the numerals in both the number panels in ascending size from left to right while the first three alpha-numeric characters(prefix) will remain constant in size. The banknotes will also have inset letter 'R'. The bank notes will bear the signature of Dr. Raghuram G.Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing '2015' printed on the revers
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue banknotes in ₹ 50 denomination in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005, with the numerals in both the number panels in ascending size from left to right while the first three alpha-numeric characters(prefix) will remain constant in size. The banknotes will also have inset letter 'R'. The bank notes will bear the signature of Dr. Raghuram G.Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing '2015' printed on the revers
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
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
Apr 16, 2015
Issue of ₹ 10 coins to commemorate the occasion of "Centenary commemoration of Mahatma Gandhi's return from South Africa"
The Government of India has minted the above mentioned coins which the Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation. Details regarding design, shape, etc. of these coins have been notified in the following Gazette of the Government of India, published by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs- The Gazette of India-Extraordinary- Part II-Section 3-Sub-section (i) - No.711 Dated December 31, 2014 These coins are legal tender as provided in Th
The Government of India has minted the above mentioned coins which the Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation. Details regarding design, shape, etc. of these coins have been notified in the following Gazette of the Government of India, published by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs- The Gazette of India-Extraordinary- Part II-Section 3-Sub-section (i) - No.711 Dated December 31, 2014 These coins are legal tender as provided in Th
Mar 20, 2015
RBI to issue ` 5 Coins to commemorate 125th Birth Anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation ` 5 coins minted by the Government of India to commemorate 125th birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Details regarding design, shape, etc., of these coins have been notified in the following Gazette of the Government of India, published by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs: The Gazette of India-Extraordinary- Part II-Section 3-Sub-section (i) - No.562 Dated October 31, 2014 The
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation ` 5 coins minted by the Government of India to commemorate 125th birth anniversary of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Details regarding design, shape, etc., of these coins have been notified in the following Gazette of the Government of India, published by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs: The Gazette of India-Extraordinary- Part II-Section 3-Sub-section (i) - No.562 Dated October 31, 2014 The
Mar 05, 2015
Issue of ` 5 coins to commemorate the occasion of "Centenary of Komagata Maru Incident"
The Government of India has minted the above mentioned coins which the Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation. Details regarding design, shape, etc. of these coins have been notified in the following Gazette of the Government of India, published by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs- The Gazette of India-Extraordinary- Part II-Section 3-Sub-section (i) - No.506 Dated September 26, 2014 These coins are legal tender as provided in T
The Government of India has minted the above mentioned coins which the Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation. Details regarding design, shape, etc. of these coins have been notified in the following Gazette of the Government of India, published by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs- The Gazette of India-Extraordinary- Part II-Section 3-Sub-section (i) - No.506 Dated September 26, 2014 These coins are legal tender as provided in T
Feb 13, 2015
RBI to issue ` 1 Currency Notes Soon
The Reserve Bank of India will soon put in circulation currency notes in one rupee denomination. The notes will be printed by the Government of India. These currency notes are legal tender as provided in The Coinage Act 2011. The existing currency notes in this denomination in circulation will also continue to be legal tender. Dimensions and composition of One Rupee Currency Note will be : Denomination of NoteShape and Size Paper Composition One Rupee Currency Note Re
The Reserve Bank of India will soon put in circulation currency notes in one rupee denomination. The notes will be printed by the Government of India. These currency notes are legal tender as provided in The Coinage Act 2011. The existing currency notes in this denomination in circulation will also continue to be legal tender. Dimensions and composition of One Rupee Currency Note will be : Denomination of NoteShape and Size Paper Composition One Rupee Currency Note Re
Feb 12, 2015
Issue of ` 10 Banknotes with incorporation of Rupee symbol ` and inset letter 'N'
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 'N' in both the numbering panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor , Reserve Bank of India and the year of printing '2014' 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 Mahatm
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 'N' in both the numbering panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor , Reserve Bank of India and the year of printing '2014' 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 Mahatm
Dec 23, 2014
Deposit Pre-2005 Currency Notes in Your Bank Accounts before June 30, 2015: RBI urges Public
Soliciting cooperation from the public in withdrawing these notes 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 Reserve Bank of India has stated that the public can do so till June 30, 2015. Earlier, in March 2014, it had set the last date for public to exchange these notes was January 01, 2015. The Reserve Bank has stated that the notes can be
Soliciting cooperation from the public in withdrawing these notes 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 Reserve Bank of India has stated that the public can do so till June 30, 2015. Earlier, in March 2014, it had set the last date for public to exchange these notes was January 01, 2015. The Reserve Bank has stated that the notes can be
Nov 20, 2014
Issue of ` 20 Banknotes with incorporation of Rupee symbol (`) with inset letter 'R'
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ` 20 denomination Banknotes incorporating ' ` ' symbol on the obverse and the reverse, with inset letter 'R' in both the numbering panels, in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing '2014' printed on the reverse of the banknote. The design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the ` 20 Banknotes in Mahatm
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ` 20 denomination Banknotes incorporating ' ` ' symbol on the obverse and the reverse, with inset letter 'R' in both the numbering panels, in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing '2014' printed on the reverse of the banknote. The design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the ` 20 Banknotes in Mahatm
Oct 14, 2014
Issue of `10 Banknotes with incorporation of Rupee symbol (`) and inset letter 'B'
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ` 10 denomination Banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, incorporating "`" symbol on the obverse and reverse, with inset letter 'B' in both the numbering panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing '2014' 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 Gan
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ` 10 denomination Banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, incorporating "`" symbol on the obverse and reverse, with inset letter 'B' in both the numbering panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing '2014' 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 Gan
Sep 30, 2014
Issue of ` 5 coins to commemorate the occasion of "125th Birth Anniversary of Maulana Abul kalam Azad"
The Government of India has minted the above mentioned coins which the Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation. Details regarding design, shape, etc. of these coins have been notified in the following Gazette of the Government of India, dated October 14, 2013 published by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs- The Gazette of India-Extraordinary- Part II-Section 3-Sub-section (i)- No.519 These coins are legal tender as provided in The
The Government of India has minted the above mentioned coins which the Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation. Details regarding design, shape, etc. of these coins have been notified in the following Gazette of the Government of India, dated October 14, 2013 published by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs- The Gazette of India-Extraordinary- Part II-Section 3-Sub-section (i)- No.519 These coins are legal tender as provided in The
Sep 05, 2014
Issue of `10 Banknotes with incorporation of Rupee symbol (` ) and inset letter 'T'
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue `10 denomination Banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, incorporating "`" symbol on the obverse and reverse, with inset letter 'T' in both the numbering panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing '2014' 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 Gandh
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue `10 denomination Banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, incorporating "`" symbol on the obverse and reverse, with inset letter 'T' in both the numbering panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing '2014' 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 Gandh
Sep 03, 2014
Issue of `10 Banknotes with incorporation of Rupee symbol (`) and inset letter 'M'
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue `10 denomination Banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, incorporating "`" symbol on the obverse and reverse, with inset letter 'M' in both the numbering panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing '2014' 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 Gandh
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue `10 denomination Banknotes in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, incorporating "`" symbol on the obverse and reverse, with inset letter 'M' in both the numbering panels, bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing '2014' 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 Gandh
Aug 14, 2014
Issue of `1000 Banknotes with incorporation of Rupee symbol (`) and inset letter 'R'
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue `1000 denomination Banknotes incorporating '`' symbol, with 'R' inset letter, in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing '2014' 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 Mahatma Gandhi Series- 2005, issued earlier. All the Banknotes in
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue `1000 denomination Banknotes incorporating '`' symbol, with 'R' inset letter, in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing '2014' 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 Mahatma Gandhi Series- 2005, issued earlier. All the Banknotes in
Jul 17, 2014
Issue of `10 coins to commemorate the occasion of "Diamond Jubilee of Coir Board"
The Government of India has minted the above mentioned coins which the Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation. Details regarding design, shape, etc. of these coins have been notified in the following Gazette of the Government of India, dated February 20, 2014 published by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs- The Gazette of India-Extraordinary- Part II-Section 3-Sub-section (i) - No.76 (annexed) These coins are legal tender as provi
The Government of India has minted the above mentioned coins which the Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation. Details regarding design, shape, etc. of these coins have been notified in the following Gazette of the Government of India, dated February 20, 2014 published by the Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs- The Gazette of India-Extraordinary- Part II-Section 3-Sub-section (i) - No.76 (annexed) These coins are legal tender as provi
Jun 25, 2014
Issue of ` 20 Banknotes with incorporation of Rupee symbol (`) with inset letter 'E'
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ` 20 denomination Banknotes incorporating ' ` ' symbol, with inset letter 'E', in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor , Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing '2014' printed on the reverse of the banknote. The design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the ` 20 Banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series- 2005, issued earlier. All the Banknotes in
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ` 20 denomination Banknotes incorporating ' ` ' symbol, with inset letter 'E', in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor , Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing '2014' printed on the reverse of the banknote. The design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the ` 20 Banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series- 2005, issued earlier. All the Banknotes in
May 09, 2014
Issue of `10 denomination banknotes with inset letter "S" in numbering panel
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ` 10 denomination Banknotes incorporating "` " symbol on the obverse and reverse, with inset letter 'S' in both the numbering panels, in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G Rajan, Governor , Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing '2014' 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 Gan
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ` 10 denomination Banknotes incorporating "` " symbol on the obverse and reverse, with inset letter 'S' in both the numbering panels, in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G Rajan, Governor , Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing '2014' 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 Gan
May 08, 2014
Issue of ` 50 denomination banknotes with inset letter "R" in numbering panel
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ` 50 denomination Banknotes incorporating "`" symbol on the obverse and reverse, with inset letter "R" in both the numbering panels, in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing '2014' printed on the reverse of the Banknote. The design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the ` 50 Banknotes in Mahatma Gand
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ` 50 denomination Banknotes incorporating "`" symbol on the obverse and reverse, with inset letter "R" in both the numbering panels, in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing '2014' printed on the reverse of the Banknote. The design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the ` 50 Banknotes in Mahatma Gand
May 08, 2014
Issue of ` 100 denomination banknotes with inset letter "R" in numbering panel
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ` 100 denomination Banknotes incorporating " ` " symbol on the obverse and reverse, with inset letter "R" in both the numbering panels, in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing '2014' printed on the reverse of the Banknote. The design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the ` 100 Banknotes in Mahatma
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ` 100 denomination Banknotes incorporating " ` " symbol on the obverse and reverse, with inset letter "R" in both the numbering panels, in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing '2014' printed on the reverse of the Banknote. The design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the ` 100 Banknotes in Mahatma
May 06, 2014
Issue of ` 1000 Banknotes with incorporation of Rupee symbol (`) without inset letter
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ` 1000 denomination Banknotes incorporating " ` " symbol, without inset letter, in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing 2014 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 Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, issued earlier. All the Banknotes in t
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ` 1000 denomination Banknotes incorporating " ` " symbol, without inset letter, in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing 2014 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 Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, issued earlier. All the Banknotes in t
May 06, 2014
Issue of ` 20 Banknotes with incorporation of Rupee symbol (`) without inset letter
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ` 20 denomination Banknotes incorporating " ` " symbol, without inset letter, in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing 2014 printed on the reverse of the Banknote. The design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the ` 20 Banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, issued earlier. All the Banknotes in the
The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue ` 20 denomination Banknotes incorporating " ` " symbol, without inset letter, in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 bearing the signature of Dr. Raghuram G. Rajan, Governor, Reserve Bank of India, and the year of printing 2014 printed on the reverse of the Banknote. The design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the ` 20 Banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005, issued earlier. All the Banknotes in the
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