Mind behind Indian Currency Notes

Have you ever thought about the things we use in our day to day life? Does your mind revolves around the logic behind its creation and upgradation?

One of the most important thing without which this world cannot run is 'Money.' Our Indian currency notes also vest a historical logic behind it that consists of various Monuments, Ashok Chakra, Famous Leaders, Cultural Languages and Slogans. This blog will address the logic behind the creation and upgradation of the Indian currency notes.

Let me walk you through the glimpse of various features of an Indian note:

1) 10 Rupees (₹10)

• The original color of the banknote is Chocolate Brown.
• Its dimension is 63mm x 123mm.
• There are 15 different languages used.                   
  
                                                          

I) OBVERSE (FRONT SIDE)

• Denominational ₹१० on the left side of Mahatma Gandhi portrait is in Devanagari Language and electrotype 10 watermarks.
• On the right of Gandhi portrait, there is a guarantee clause "I promise to pay..." signed by the governor of the central bank.
• Demetalised security thread on the left side of promise clause is inscribed by ' भारत' and 'RBI.
• The serial number of the note printed growing from small to big on the bottom right side and top left side.
• Ashoka Pillar is an emblem on the right side of the corner.

II) REVERSE (BACK SIDE)

• The image on the right side is the Motif of the Konark Sun Temple.
• Denominational ₹१० on the top right side of the note in Devanagari.
• Swachh Bharat logo and slogan on the bottom left side.
• Language panel with 15 different languages.

2) 20 Rupees note (₹20)

• The original color of the banknote is Greenish Yellow.
• Its dimension is 63mm x 129mm.
• There are 15 different languages used.
  
  
  

I) OBVERSE (FRONT SIDE)

• Denominational ₹२० on the left side of Mahatma Gandhi portrait is in Devanagari    Language and electrotype 20 watermarks.
• On the right of Gandhi portrait, there is a guarantee clause "I promise to pay..." signed by the governor of the central bank.
• Demetalised security thread on the left side of promise clause is inscribed by 'भारत' and 'RBI.
• The serial number of the note printed growing from small to big on the bottom right side and top left side.
• Ashoka Pillar is an emblem on the right side of the corner

II) REVERSE (BACK SIDE)

• The image on the right side is the Motif of Ellora Caves.
• Denominational ₹२० on the top right side of the note in Devanagari.
• Swachh Bharat logo and slogan on the bottom left side.
• Language panel with 15 different languages.

3) 50 Rupees note (₹50)

• The original color of the banknote is Fluorescent Blue.
• Its dimension is 66mm x 135mm.
• There are 15 different languages used.
  
  
  

I) OBVERSE (FRONT SIDE)

• Denominational ₹५० on the left side of Mahatma Gandhi portrait is in Devanagari Language and electrotype 50 watermarks.
• On the right of Gandhi portrait, there is a guarantee clause "I promise to pay..." signed by the governor of the central bank.
• Demetalised security thread on the left side of promise clause is inscribed by ' भारत' and 'RBI.
• The serial number of the note printed growing from small to big on the bottom right side and top left side.
• Ashoka Pillar is an emblem on the right side of the corner.

II) REVERSE (BACK SIDE)

• The image on the right side is the Motif of Hampi with Chariot.
• Denominational ₹५० on the top right side of the note in Devanagari.
• Swachh Bharat logo and slogan on the bottom left side.
• Language panel with 15 different languages.

4) 100 Rupees note (₹100)

• The original color of the banknote is Lavender.
• Its dimension is 66mm x 142mm.
• There are 15 different languages used.
  

 I) OBVERSE (FRONT SIDE)

• Denominational ₹१०० on the left side of Mahatma Gandhi portrait is in Devanagari Language and electrotype 100 watermarks.
• On the right of Gandhi portrait, there is a guarantee clause "I promise to pay..." signed by the governor of the central bank.
• Demetalised security thread on the left side of promise clause is inscribed by ' भारत' and 'RBI.
• The serial number of the note printed growing from small to big on the bottom right side and top left side.
• Ashoka Pillar is an emblem on the right side of the corner.
• There are four angular bleed lines on the top of both right and left side which helps blind people to know the denomination of the note by drawing a finger over the bleed marks.

II) REVERSE (BACK SIDE)

• The image on the right side is the Motif of Rani Ki Vav (Gujarat).
• Denominational ₹१०० on the top right side of the note in Devanagari.
• Swachh Bharat logo and slogan on the bottom left side.
• Language panel with 15 different languages.

5) 200 Rupees note (₹200)

• The original color of the banknote is Yellowish-Orange.
• Its dimension is 66mm x 146mm.
• There are 15 different languages used.
  

I) OBVERSE (FRONT SIDE)

• Denominational ₹२०० on the left side of Mahatma Gandhi portrait is in Devanagari Language and electrotype 200 watermarks.
• On the right of Gandhi portrait, there is a guarantee clause "I promise to pay..." signed by the governor of the central bank.
• Demetalised security thread on the left side of promise clause is inscribed by ' भारत' and 'RBI.
• The serial number of the note printed growing from small to big on the bottom right side and top left side.
• Ashoka Pillar is an emblem on the right side of the corner.
• There are four angular bleed lines with two circles in between on the top of both right and left side which helps blind people to know the denomination of the note by drawing a finger over the bleed marks.

II) REVERSE (BACK SIDE)

• The image on the right side is the Motif of Sanchi Stupa.
• Denominational ₹२०० on the top right side of the note in Devanagari.
• Swachh Bharat logo and slogan on the bottom left side.
• Language panel with 15 different languages.

6) 500 Rupees note (₹500)

• The original color of the banknote is Stone Grey.
• Its dimension is 66mm x 150mm.
• There are 15 different languages used.
  

I) OBVERSE (FRONT SIDE)

• Denominational ₹५०० on the left side of Mahatma Gandhi portrait is in Devanagari Language and electrotype 500 watermarks.
• On the right of Gandhi portrait, there is a guarantee clause "I promise to pay..." signed by the governor of the central bank.
• Demetalised security thread on the left side of promise clause is inscribed by ' भारत' and 'RBI.
• The serial number of the note printed growing from small to big on the bottom right side and top left side.
• Ashoka Pillar is an emblem on the right side of the corner.
• There are five angular bleed lines with on the top of both right and left side which helps blind people to know the denomination of the note by drawing a finger over the bleed marks.

II) REVERSE (BACK SIDE)

• The image on the right side is the Motif of Red Fort.
• Denominational ₹५०० on the top right side of the note in Devanagari.
• Swachh Bharat logo and slogan on the bottom left side.
• Language panel with 15 different languages.

7) 2000 Rupees note (₹2000)

• The original color of the banknote is Magenta.
• Its dimension is 66mm x 166mm.
• There are 15 different languages used.
  

I) OBVERSE (FRONT SIDE)

• Denominational ₹२००० on the left side of Mahatma Gandhi portrait is in Devanagari Language and electrotype 2000 watermarks.
• On the right of Gandhi portrait, there is a guarantee clause "I promise to pay..." signed by the governor of the central bank.
• Demetalised security thread on the left side of promise clause is inscribed by ' भारत' and 'RBI.
• The serial number of the note printed growing from small to big on the bottom right side and top left side.
• Ashoka Pillar is an emblem on the right side of the corner.
• There are seven angular bleed lines with on the top of both right and left side which helps blind people to know the denomination of the note by drawing a finger over the bleed marks.

II) REVERSE (BACK SIDE)

• The image on the right side is the Motif of Mangalyaan.
• Denominational ₹२००० on the top right side of the note in Devanagari.
• Swachh Bharat logo and slogan on the bottom left side.
• Language panel with 15 different languages.