Security Features of Indian Banknotes
Watermark
The Mahatma Gandhi Series of banknotes contain the Mahatma
Gandhi watermark with a light and shade effect and multi-directional lines in
the watermark window.
Security Thread
Rs.1000 notes introduced in October 2000 contain a readable,
windowed security thread alternately visible on the obverse with the
inscriptions ‘Bharat’ (in Hindi), ‘1000’ and ‘RBI’, but totally embedded on the
reverse. The Rs.500 and Rs.100 notes have a security thread with similar
visible features and inscription ‘Bharat’ (in Hindi), and ‘RBI’. When held
against the light, the security thread on Rs.1000, Rs.500 and Rs.100 can be
seen as one continuous line. The Rs.5, Rs.10, Rs.20 and Rs.50 notes contain a
readable, fully embedded windowed security thread with the inscription ‘Bharat’
(in Hindi), and ‘RBI’. The security thread appears to the left of the Mahatma's
portrait. Notes issued prior to the introduction of the Mahatma Gandhi Series
have a plain, non-readable fully embedded security thread.
Latent Image
On the obverse side of Rs.1000, Rs.500, Rs.100, Rs.50 and
Rs.20 notes, a vertical band on the right side of the Mahatma Gandhi’s portrait
contains a latent image showing the respective denominational value in numeral.
The latent image is visible only when the note is held horizontally at eye
level.
Micro lettering
This feature appears between the vertical band and Mahatma
Gandhi portrait. It contains the word ‘RBI’ in Rs.5 and Rs.10. The notes of
Rs.20 and above also contain the denominational value of the notes in micro letters.
This feature can be seen better under a magnifying glass.
Intaglio Printing
The portrait of Mahatma Gandhi, the Reserve Bank seal,
guarantee and promise clause, Ashoka Pillar Emblem on the left, RBI Governor's
signature are printed in intaglio i.e. in raised prints, which can be felt by
touch, in Rs.20, Rs.50, Rs.100, Rs.500 and Rs.1000 notes.
Identification Mark
A special feature in intaglio has been introduced on the
left of the watermark window on all notes except Rs.10/- note. This feature is
in different shapes for various denominations (Rs. 20-Vertical Rectangle,
Rs.50-Square, Rs.100-Triangle, Rs.500-Circle, Rs.1000-Diamond) and helps the
visually impaired to identify the denomination.
Fluorescence
Number panels of the notes are printed in fluorescent ink.
The notes also have optical fibres. Both can be seen when the notes are exposed
to ultra-violet lamp.
Optically Variable Ink
This is a new security feature incorporated in the Rs.1000
and Rs.500 notes with revised colour scheme introduced in November 2000. The numeral
1000 and 500 on the obverse of Rs.1000 and Rs.500 notes respectively is printed
in optically variable ink viz., a colour-shifting ink. The colour of the
numeral 1000/500 appears green when the note is held flat but would change to
blue when the note is held at an angle.
See through Register
The small floral design printed both on the front (hollow)
and back (filled up) of the note in the middle of the vertical band next to the
Watermark has an accurate back to back registration. The design will appear as
one floral design when seen against the light.
Legal provisions against counterfeiting
Printing and circulation of forged notes are offences under
Sections 489A to 489E of the Indian Penal Code and are punishable in the courts
of law by fine or imprisonment or both.
Size of 20 Rupee note
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| Size - 147mm X 63mm |
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| Size - 147mm X 63mm |
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