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Varun's Notes

Paper Currency Of India

Indian Notes: Paper money. Even though paper money is very much a part of numismatics, it somehow does not seem to interest me as much as coins do. But for you persistant numismats and eager currency collectors, I have added this page, complete with pictures & a little information.

The Mahatma Gandhi ( Gandhiji ) Series:

Value: Rs 10
Size: 137mm x 63mm
Specimen Courtsey: Reserve Bank Of India.
Equivalent To: 0.25 US$
Years Of Circulation: 1997 Onwards
Value: Rs 50
Size: 147mm x 73mm
Specimen Courtsey: Reserve Bank Of India.
Equivalent To: 1.25 US$
Years Of Circulation: 1997 Onwards
Value: Rs 100
Size: 157mm x 73mm
Specimen Courtsey: Reserve Bank Of India.
Equivalent To: 2.50 US$
Years Of Circulation: 1997 Onwards
Value: Rs 500
Size: 167mm x 73mm
Specimen Courtsey: Reserve Bank Of India.Equivalent To: 12.50 US$
Years Of Circulation: 1997 Onwards

These notes are a tribute to the man, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, who led India's non-violent freedom struggle against the British, eventually winning freedom for India 15 August 1947. He is known as the 'Mahatma' & 'Bapuji' which means 'The great soul' & 'The father of the nation'.


Ashoka Symbol Series: ( Released Prior To Gandhiji Series )

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Value: Rs 10
Size: 137mm x 63mm
Equivalent To: 0.25 US$
Years Of Circulation: 1995 Onwards

The figure here is Gandhiji. This was the 1st
10 rupee note to bear his image, eversince,
all 10 rupee notes of India bear his image.

 

 

Value: Rs 20
Size: 147mm x 73mm
Specimen Courtsey: Reserve Bank Of India.
Equivalent To: 0.50 US$
Years Of Circulation: 1997 Onwards

Value: Rs 50
Size: 147mm x 73mm
Specimen Courtsey: Reserve Bank Of India.
Equivalent To: 1.25 US$
Years Of Circulation: 1997 Onwards
Value: Rs 500
Size: 167mm x 73mm
Specimen Courtsey: Reserve Bank Of India.
Equivalent To: 12.50 US$
Years Of Circulation: 1997 Onwards

Small Deniminations:

Upclose & Personal........With An Indian Currency Note!

Image By Reserve Bank Of India. Edited By Varun Parekh.


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