Identify fake currency notes by following these simple guidelines.
The floral designs printed on the front and reverse in the middle of the vertical band next to the watermark window has the denominational numeral ‘500’. Both the printed have an accurate back to back registration so that the numeral as one when seen against light.
Hidden portrait of Mahatma Gandhi, the multi-directional lines and an electrotype mark showing the numeral ‘500’ appear in this section. It can be seen better when viewed against the light.
The colour of the numeral ‘500’ appears green when the bank note is held flat. But it would change to blue when tilted to an angle.
The bank note series, Number Panel, Security Thread and few particles (scattered in a note) will glow when exposed to the ultraviolet light.
It will have “Bharat”, “RBI” inscriptions on it and the thread will change colour from green to blue when viewed from different angles. The thread is visible as a continuous line from behind when viewed against the light.
The portrait of Mahatma Gandhi, the Reserve Bank seal and ‘Paanch Sau Rupiye’ are printed in intaglio (raised ink). This can be felt by touching it.
The vertical band on the extreme right of the bank note contains a latent (hidden) image of the numeral ‘500’. This can be seen when the note is held at the eye level.
The letters ‘RBI’ and ‘500’ can be viewed with the help of a magnifying glass in the zone between Mahatma Gandhi portrait and the vertical band.
Year of printing appears on the reverse of the bank note.
On Rs.1000 bank note diamond mark with intaglio print which can be felt by touch. This helps the visually impaired to identify the denomination.
On Rs.500 bank note a circle with intaglio print which can be felt by touch. This helps the visually impaired to identify the denomination.
On Rs.100 bank note a triangle with intaglio print which can be felt by touch. This helps the visually impaired to identify the denomination.
On Rs.20 bank note a rectangle with intaglio print which can be felt by touch. This helps the visually impaired to identify the denomination.
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