This is a very interesting article that I came across in the Economic Times recently, just thought I will post, preserve and share this article; a very useful piece:
2 | SECURITY THREAD
Available in 1000 notes, 500 notes, 100 notes, 50 notes, 20 notes, 10 notes and 5 notes
1000 notes 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 500 and 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 1000, 500 and 100 can be seen as one continuous line. The 5, 10, 20 and 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.
3 | LATENT IMAGE
Available in 1000 notes, 500 notes, 100 notes, 50 notes and 20 notes
On the obverse side of 1000, 500, 100, 50 and 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 the eye level.
4 | MICROLETTERING
Available in 1000 notes, 500 notes, 100 notes, 50 notes, 20 notes, 10 notes and 5 notes
This feature appears between the vertical band and Mahatma Gandhi portrait. It contains the word ‘RBI’ in 5 and 10. The notes of 20 and above contain the word ‘RBI’ and denominational value of the notes in microletters. This feature can be seen better under a magnifying glass.
6 | IDENTIFICATION MARK
Available in 1000 notes, 500 notes, 100 notes, 50 notes and 20 notes
This helps the visually impaired to identify the denomination. This feature in intaglio has been introduced on the left of the watermark window on all notes except 10 note. This comes in different shapes for various denominations — vertical rectangle for 20, square for 50, triangle for 100, circle for 500, diamond for 1000 notes.
7 | FLUORESCENCE
Available in 1000 notes, 500 notes, 100 notes, 50 notes, 20 notes and 10 notes
Number panels of the notes are printed in fl uorescent ink. The notes also have optical fibres. Both can be seen when the notes are exposed to an ultra-violet lamp.
8 | SEE- THROUGH REGISTER
Available in 1000 notes, 500 notes, 100 notes, 50 notes, 20 notes and 10 notes
The small floral design printed both on the front (hollow) and back (fi lled 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 fl oral design when seen against the light.
9 | OPTICALLY VARIABLE INK
Available in 1000 notes and 500 notes
This is incorporated in the 1000 and 500 notes with a revised colour scheme introduced in Nov 2000. The numeral 1000 and 500 on the obverse of 1000 and 500 notes, respectively is printed in optically variable ink viz., a colour-shifting ink. The colour of the numeral 1000/500 is green when the note is held flat but would change to blue when the note is held at an angle.
Spotting
the Real Deal
The
latest move by the Reserve Bank of India to withdraw all notes printed before
2005 has raised some questions. The objective is to pull out soiled notes and
also help reduce the counterfeit notes in circulation. Atmadip Ray tells you
how to distinguish between a genuine and a fake currency:
1 | WATERMARK
Available in 1000 notes, 500 notes, 100 notes, 50 notes, 20 notes, 10 notes, 5 notes.
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.
Available in 1000 notes, 500 notes, 100 notes, 50 notes, 20 notes, 10 notes, 5 notes.
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.
2 | SECURITY THREAD
Available in 1000 notes, 500 notes, 100 notes, 50 notes, 20 notes, 10 notes and 5 notes
1000 notes 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 500 and 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 1000, 500 and 100 can be seen as one continuous line. The 5, 10, 20 and 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.
3 | LATENT IMAGE
Available in 1000 notes, 500 notes, 100 notes, 50 notes and 20 notes
On the obverse side of 1000, 500, 100, 50 and 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 the eye level.
4 | MICROLETTERING
Available in 1000 notes, 500 notes, 100 notes, 50 notes, 20 notes, 10 notes and 5 notes
This feature appears between the vertical band and Mahatma Gandhi portrait. It contains the word ‘RBI’ in 5 and 10. The notes of 20 and above contain the word ‘RBI’ and denominational value of the notes in microletters. This feature can be seen better under a magnifying glass.
5 | INTAGLIO PRINTING
Available in 1000 notes, 500 notes, 100 notes, 50 notes and 20 notes
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.
Available in 1000 notes, 500 notes, 100 notes, 50 notes and 20 notes
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.
6 | IDENTIFICATION MARK
Available in 1000 notes, 500 notes, 100 notes, 50 notes and 20 notes
This helps the visually impaired to identify the denomination. This feature in intaglio has been introduced on the left of the watermark window on all notes except 10 note. This comes in different shapes for various denominations — vertical rectangle for 20, square for 50, triangle for 100, circle for 500, diamond for 1000 notes.
7 | FLUORESCENCE
Available in 1000 notes, 500 notes, 100 notes, 50 notes, 20 notes and 10 notes
Number panels of the notes are printed in fl uorescent ink. The notes also have optical fibres. Both can be seen when the notes are exposed to an ultra-violet lamp.
8 | SEE- THROUGH REGISTER
Available in 1000 notes, 500 notes, 100 notes, 50 notes, 20 notes and 10 notes
The small floral design printed both on the front (hollow) and back (fi lled 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 fl oral design when seen against the light.
9 | OPTICALLY VARIABLE INK
Available in 1000 notes and 500 notes
This is incorporated in the 1000 and 500 notes with a revised colour scheme introduced in Nov 2000. The numeral 1000 and 500 on the obverse of 1000 and 500 notes, respectively is printed in optically variable ink viz., a colour-shifting ink. The colour of the numeral 1000/500 is green when the note is held flat but would change to blue when the note is held at an angle.
FEATURES
INTRODUCED AFTER 2005
Electrotype mark showing the denominational numeral in the watermark section and these can be viewed better when the banknote is held against light Machine readable window, de-metalised clear text magnetic security thread with inscriptions ‘Bharat’ in Hindi and ‘RBI’ with different colour shifts when viewed from different angles. For 10, 20 and 50 notes, the inscriptions show fluorescent yellow on both sides under an ultra-violet light Optical fibres are in dual colours
See-through register
Intaglio printing
Year of printing
Electrotype mark showing the denominational numeral in the watermark section and these can be viewed better when the banknote is held against light Machine readable window, de-metalised clear text magnetic security thread with inscriptions ‘Bharat’ in Hindi and ‘RBI’ with different colour shifts when viewed from different angles. For 10, 20 and 50 notes, the inscriptions show fluorescent yellow on both sides under an ultra-violet light Optical fibres are in dual colours
See-through register
Intaglio printing
Year of printing
Source: http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2014-02-05/news/47049448_1_rs-100-notes-watermark-window-rs-50-notes
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