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ಅಕ್ಟೋ 24, 2008New Coins of Rs.5/- in Ferritic Stainless Steel (FSS) to commemorate
the occasion of "Golden Jubilee Celebration of Khadi
and Village Industries Commission"The Reserve Bank of India will put into circulation New Ferritic Stainless Steel (FSS) coins of Rs.5/- issued by the Government of India to commemorate the occasion of 'Golden Jubilee Celebration of Khadi and Village Industries Commission' Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Weight Metal Composition Five Rupees Circular 23 mm with security edge 6 gms Ferritic Stainless Steel (FSS) Iron - 83% Chromium - 17% Design : Obverse : This face of the coin shallThe Reserve Bank of India will put into circulation New Ferritic Stainless Steel (FSS) coins of Rs.5/- issued by the Government of India to commemorate the occasion of 'Golden Jubilee Celebration of Khadi and Village Industries Commission' Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Weight Metal Composition Five Rupees Circular 23 mm with security edge 6 gms Ferritic Stainless Steel (FSS) Iron - 83% Chromium - 17% Design : Obverse : This face of the coin shall -
ಅಕ್ಟೋ 22, 2008Issue of Rs.10 Denomination Banknotes without Inset Letter
in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005
bearing the signature of Dr. D. Subbarao, GovernorThe Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.10 denomination banknotes without inset letter in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D.Subbarao, Governor. Except for the change in the signature, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005, with additional / new security features issued on April 27, 2006. All banknotes in the denomination of Rs.10The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.10 denomination banknotes without inset letter in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. D.Subbarao, Governor. Except for the change in the signature, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005, with additional / new security features issued on April 27, 2006. All banknotes in the denomination of Rs.10 -
ಅಕ್ಟೋ 17, 2008Issue of Rs.10 Denomination Banknotes with Inset Letter 'N'
in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005
bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V.Reddy, GovernorThe Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.10 denomination banknotes with inset letter 'N' in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005, with additional / new security features issued on April 27, 2006. All banknotes in the denomination of RsThe Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.10 denomination banknotes with inset letter 'N' in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005, with additional / new security features issued on April 27, 2006. All banknotes in the denomination of Rs -
ಅಕ್ಟೋ 15, 2008Issue of Rs. 100 Denomination Banknotes with Inset Letter 'A'The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs. 100 denomination banknotes with inset letter 'A' in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005, with additional / new security features issued on August 24, 2005. All banknotes in the denomination ofThe Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs. 100 denomination banknotes with inset letter 'A' in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series - 2005, with additional / new security features issued on August 24, 2005. All banknotes in the denomination of
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ಅಕ್ಟೋ 01, 2008New coins of Rs.5/- in Ferritic stainless steel (FSS) to commemorate the occasion of "Lal Bahadur Shastri Birth Centenary, 1904 - 2004"The Reserve Bank of India will put into circulation New Ferritic Stainless Steel (FSS) coins of Rs.5/- issued by the Government of India to commemorate the occasion of "Lal Bahadur Shastri Birth Centenary, 1904 - 2004". Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Weight Metal Composition Five Rupees Circular 23 mm with security edges (Mono – Metallic) 6 gms Ferritic Stainless Steel (FSS) Iron - 83% Chromium - 17% Design : Obverse : This face of the coin is divThe Reserve Bank of India will put into circulation New Ferritic Stainless Steel (FSS) coins of Rs.5/- issued by the Government of India to commemorate the occasion of "Lal Bahadur Shastri Birth Centenary, 1904 - 2004". Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Weight Metal Composition Five Rupees Circular 23 mm with security edges (Mono – Metallic) 6 gms Ferritic Stainless Steel (FSS) Iron - 83% Chromium - 17% Design : Obverse : This face of the coin is div
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ಅಕ್ಟೋ 01, 2008New coins of Rs.5/- in Ferritic stainless steel (FSS) to commemorate the occasion of "state Bank of India Bicentennial Year"The Reserve Bank of India will put into circulation New Ferritic Stainless Steel (FSS) coins of Rs.5/- issued by the Government of India to commemorate the occasion of "State Bank of India Bicentennial Year". Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Weight Metal Composition Five Rupees Circular 23 mm with security edges (Mono – Metallic) 6 gms Ferritic Stainless Steel (FSS) Iron - 83% Chromium - 17% Design : Obverse : This face of the coin is divided into tThe Reserve Bank of India will put into circulation New Ferritic Stainless Steel (FSS) coins of Rs.5/- issued by the Government of India to commemorate the occasion of "State Bank of India Bicentennial Year". Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Weight Metal Composition Five Rupees Circular 23 mm with security edges (Mono – Metallic) 6 gms Ferritic Stainless Steel (FSS) Iron - 83% Chromium - 17% Design : Obverse : This face of the coin is divided into t
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ಅಕ್ಟೋ 01, 2008New coins of Rs.5/- in Ferritic stainless steel (FSS) to commemorate the occasion of "GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF ONGC"The Reserve Bank of India will put into circulation New Ferritic Stainless Steel (FSS) coins of Rs.5/- issued by the Government of India to commemorate the occasion of "GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF ONGC". Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Weight Metal Composition Five Rupees Circular 23 mm with security edges (Mono – Metallic) 6 gms Ferritic Stainless Steel (FSS) Iron - 83% Chromium - 17% Design : Obverse : This face of the coin is divided into threThe Reserve Bank of India will put into circulation New Ferritic Stainless Steel (FSS) coins of Rs.5/- issued by the Government of India to commemorate the occasion of "GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF ONGC". Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Weight Metal Composition Five Rupees Circular 23 mm with security edges (Mono – Metallic) 6 gms Ferritic Stainless Steel (FSS) Iron - 83% Chromium - 17% Design : Obverse : This face of the coin is divided into thre
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ಆಗ 28, 2008RBI Clarification on phasing out of BanknotesOn enquiries from the press and members of public, the Reserve Bank of India has clarified as follows:As a part of its currency management programme, the Reserve Bank phases out banknotes of old design once banknotes in new design with additional/enhanced security features are introduced. The Reserve Bank has asked banks that when they receive bank notes with old design in Rs.500 denomination (1996 series), they may not re-issue such notes to public and instead returnOn enquiries from the press and members of public, the Reserve Bank of India has clarified as follows:As a part of its currency management programme, the Reserve Bank phases out banknotes of old design once banknotes in new design with additional/enhanced security features are introduced. The Reserve Bank has asked banks that when they receive bank notes with old design in Rs.500 denomination (1996 series), they may not re-issue such notes to public and instead return
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ಜುಲೈ 18, 2008New Ferritic Stainless Steel Coin of Rs.5 - "Mahatma Basaveswara"The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation new Ferritic Stainless Steel coins of Rs.5 issued by Government of India to commemorate "Mahatma Basaveswara". The coins shall conform to the following dimensions, designs and compositions namely: Denomination of the Coins Shape Weight & Outside diameter Metal Composition Five Rupees Circular with 23 mm diameter with Security edges. Weight – 6 gms. Ferritic Stainless Steel Chromium – 18% Iron - 82% DesignThe Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation new Ferritic Stainless Steel coins of Rs.5 issued by Government of India to commemorate "Mahatma Basaveswara". The coins shall conform to the following dimensions, designs and compositions namely: Denomination of the Coins Shape Weight & Outside diameter Metal Composition Five Rupees Circular with 23 mm diameter with Security edges. Weight – 6 gms. Ferritic Stainless Steel Chromium – 18% Iron - 82% Design
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ಜುಲೈ 18, 2008New Ferritic Stainless Steel Coins of Rs.5/- to commemorate the occasion of "75 Years of Dandi March"The Reserve Bank of India will put into circulation New Ferritic Stainless Steel (FSS) coins of Rs.5/- issued by the Government of India to commemorate the occasion of "75 Years of Dandi March". Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Weight Metal Composition Five Rupees Circular 23 mm with security edges 6 gms Ferritic Stainless Steel (FSS) Iron - 82% Chromium - 18% Designs : Obverse : This face of the coin shall bear the Lion Capital of Ashoka Pillar witThe Reserve Bank of India will put into circulation New Ferritic Stainless Steel (FSS) coins of Rs.5/- issued by the Government of India to commemorate the occasion of "75 Years of Dandi March". Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Weight Metal Composition Five Rupees Circular 23 mm with security edges 6 gms Ferritic Stainless Steel (FSS) Iron - 82% Chromium - 18% Designs : Obverse : This face of the coin shall bear the Lion Capital of Ashoka Pillar wit
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ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 12, 2008Respect Your Banknotes : RBI appeals to PublicThe Reserve Bank of India today appealed to members of public not to use banknotes for making garlands, decorating pandals and places of worship or for showering on personalities in social events, etc. Such actions deface the banknotes and shorten their life, the Reserve Bank stated and added that banknotes should be respected as they are a symbol of the Sovereign and public should not misuse them so that the life of banknotes is enhanced. The Reserve Bank has statedThe Reserve Bank of India today appealed to members of public not to use banknotes for making garlands, decorating pandals and places of worship or for showering on personalities in social events, etc. Such actions deface the banknotes and shorten their life, the Reserve Bank stated and added that banknotes should be respected as they are a symbol of the Sovereign and public should not misuse them so that the life of banknotes is enhanced. The Reserve Bank has stated
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ಡಿಸೆಂ 11, 2007RBI to issue Rs.10 denomination banknotes with inset letter "S"The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs. 10/- denomination banknotes with inset letter "S" in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional / new security features issued on April 27, 2006. All banknotes in the denomination of Rs.10/- issuedThe Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs. 10/- denomination banknotes with inset letter "S" in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional / new security features issued on April 27, 2006. All banknotes in the denomination of Rs.10/- issued
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ನವೆಂ 16, 2007New Ferritic Stainless Steel Coins of Re.1 denomination with the theme "NRITYA MUDRA"The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation new Ferritic Stainless Steel Coins of Re.1 with the theme 'NRITYA MUDRA'.The coins shall conform to the following dimension, design and composition, namely : Denomination of the coin Shape and Outside diameter Metal Composition One Rupee Cicular : 25 millimetres (Mono-metallic) Ferritic Stainless Steel Chromium - 17% Iron - 83% Designs: Obverse : This face of the coin is divided into three portions with two hThe Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation new Ferritic Stainless Steel Coins of Re.1 with the theme 'NRITYA MUDRA'.The coins shall conform to the following dimension, design and composition, namely : Denomination of the coin Shape and Outside diameter Metal Composition One Rupee Cicular : 25 millimetres (Mono-metallic) Ferritic Stainless Steel Chromium - 17% Iron - 83% Designs: Obverse : This face of the coin is divided into three portions with two h
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ನವೆಂ 12, 2007New Coins of Rs.5/- in Cupro-Nickel (CN) to commemorate the occasion of "150 years - The First War of Independence"The Reserve Bank of India will put into circulation New Cupro-Nickel (CN) coins of Rs.5/- issued by the Government of India to commemorate the occasion of “150 Years – The First War of Independence“. Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Weight Metal Composition Five Rupees Circular 23 mm with security edge 9 gms Cupro-Nickel Alloy Copper – 75% Nickel - 25% Design : Obverse : This face of coin shall bear the Lion Capital of Ashoka Pillar with the legendThe Reserve Bank of India will put into circulation New Cupro-Nickel (CN) coins of Rs.5/- issued by the Government of India to commemorate the occasion of “150 Years – The First War of Independence“. Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Weight Metal Composition Five Rupees Circular 23 mm with security edge 9 gms Cupro-Nickel Alloy Copper – 75% Nickel - 25% Design : Obverse : This face of coin shall bear the Lion Capital of Ashoka Pillar with the legend
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ನವೆಂ 05, 2007RBI to issue Rs.10 denomination banknotes with inset letter "A"The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.10 denomination banknotes with inset letter "A" in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes issued earlier in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features issued on April 27, 200The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.10 denomination banknotes with inset letter "A" in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes issued earlier in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features issued on April 27, 200
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ಅಕ್ಟೋ 31, 2007New Cupro-Nickel Coin of Rs.5 - to Commemorate the Occasion of 150 Birth Anniversary of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar TilakThe Reserve Bank of India has put into circulation New Cupro-Nickel coins of Rs.5 issued by Government fo India to commemorate the occasion of “150th Birth Anniversary of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak“. The coins conform to the following dimension, design, and composition namely : Denomination of the coin Shape and Outside diameter Metal Composition Five Rupees Circular 23 mm diameter with Security edge. Weight – 9 gms. Cupro-Nickel Alloy Copper - 75% Nickel - 25% DesiThe Reserve Bank of India has put into circulation New Cupro-Nickel coins of Rs.5 issued by Government fo India to commemorate the occasion of “150th Birth Anniversary of Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak“. The coins conform to the following dimension, design, and composition namely : Denomination of the coin Shape and Outside diameter Metal Composition Five Rupees Circular 23 mm diameter with Security edge. Weight – 9 gms. Cupro-Nickel Alloy Copper - 75% Nickel - 25% Desi
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ಅಕ್ಟೋ 25, 2007New Ferritic Stainless Steel Coins of Re.1 denomination with the theme "UNITY IN DIVERSITY"The Reserve Bank of India has put into circulation new Ferritic Stainless Steel Coins of Re.1 with the theme 'UNITY IN DIVERSITY' The coins conform to the following dimension, design and composition, namely : Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Metal composition One Rupee Cicular : 25 millimetres (Mono-metallic) Ferritic Stainless Steel Chromium - 17% Iron - 83% Design :Obverse : This face of the coin is divided into three portions. The centre portionThe Reserve Bank of India has put into circulation new Ferritic Stainless Steel Coins of Re.1 with the theme 'UNITY IN DIVERSITY' The coins conform to the following dimension, design and composition, namely : Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Metal composition One Rupee Cicular : 25 millimetres (Mono-metallic) Ferritic Stainless Steel Chromium - 17% Iron - 83% Design :Obverse : This face of the coin is divided into three portions. The centre portion
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ಅಕ್ಟೋ 19, 2007RBI to issue Rs.10 denomination banknotes with inset letter "M"The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.10 denomination banknotes with inset letter 'M' in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes issued earlier in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features issued on April 27, 2006. AllThe Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.10 denomination banknotes with inset letter 'M' in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes issued earlier in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features issued on April 27, 2006. All
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ಅಕ್ಟೋ 05, 2007Misuse of banknotesIt has been brought to the Bank's notice that members of public, institutions and others continue to write messages etc. on the watermark window and deface the portraits etc. on the banknotes. The Bank wishes to reiterate that such practices work against the Clean Note Policy of the Bank. All members of public, institutions and others are, therefore, advised not to write/inscribe anything whatsoever on the banknotes. Ajit Prasad ManagerPress Release : 2007-2008/473It has been brought to the Bank's notice that members of public, institutions and others continue to write messages etc. on the watermark window and deface the portraits etc. on the banknotes. The Bank wishes to reiterate that such practices work against the Clean Note Policy of the Bank. All members of public, institutions and others are, therefore, advised not to write/inscribe anything whatsoever on the banknotes. Ajit Prasad ManagerPress Release : 2007-2008/473
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ಅಕ್ಟೋ 01, 2007New Ferritic Stainless Steel Coins of Rs.5 with the theme "UNITY IN DIVERSITY"The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation new Ferritic Stainless Steel Coins of Rs.5 with the theme 'UNITY IN DIVERSITY'. The coins shall conform to the following dimensions, designs and compositions, namely : Denomination of the coin Shape and Outside Diameter Metal composition Five Rupees Circular : 23 Millimetres with security edges Ferritic Stainless Steel Iron - 82% Chromium - 18% Designs :Obverse : This face of the coin shall bear the Lion CapiThe Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation new Ferritic Stainless Steel Coins of Rs.5 with the theme 'UNITY IN DIVERSITY'. The coins shall conform to the following dimensions, designs and compositions, namely : Denomination of the coin Shape and Outside Diameter Metal composition Five Rupees Circular : 23 Millimetres with security edges Ferritic Stainless Steel Iron - 82% Chromium - 18% Designs :Obverse : This face of the coin shall bear the Lion Capi
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ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂ 27, 2007New Ferritic Stainless Steel Coins of Rs. 5 denomination with the theme
"CONNECTIVITY AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY"The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation new Ferritic Stainless Steel Coins of Rs.5 with the theme 'CONNECTIVITY AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY' The coins shall conform to the following dimension, design and composition, namely : Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Metal composition Five Rupees Circular 23 millimeters with security edges (Mono-Metallic) Ferritic Stainless Steel containing – Iron – 83% Chromium – 17% Designs:OBVERSE : TheThe Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation new Ferritic Stainless Steel Coins of Rs.5 with the theme 'CONNECTIVITY AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY' The coins shall conform to the following dimension, design and composition, namely : Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Metal composition Five Rupees Circular 23 millimeters with security edges (Mono-Metallic) Ferritic Stainless Steel containing – Iron – 83% Chromium – 17% Designs:OBVERSE : The -
ಸೆಪ್ಟೆಂ 25, 2007New Ferritic Stainless Steel Coins of Rs. 2 denomination with the theme "PLATINUM JUBILEE OF INDIAN AIR FORCE (1932-2007)"The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation new Ferritic Stainless Steel Coins of Rs. 2 with the theme "PLATINUM JUBILEE OF INDIAN AIR FORCE (1932-2007)" The coins shall conform to the following dimensions, designs and compositions, namely : Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Metal composition Two Rupees Circular 27 millimeters Ferritic Stainless Steel containing – Iron – 83% Chromium – 17% Designs : OBVERSE : The face of the coin is dThe Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation new Ferritic Stainless Steel Coins of Rs. 2 with the theme "PLATINUM JUBILEE OF INDIAN AIR FORCE (1932-2007)" The coins shall conform to the following dimensions, designs and compositions, namely : Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Metal composition Two Rupees Circular 27 millimeters Ferritic Stainless Steel containing – Iron – 83% Chromium – 17% Designs : OBVERSE : The face of the coin is d
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ಆಗ 16, 2007Availability of CoinsThe Reserve Bank of India has been receiving complaints from some quarters about inadequate availability of coins. The Reserve Bank clarifies that there is no shortage of coins and members of public, shops and commercial establishments can obtain their coin requirements from its Regional Offices or from designated branches of commercial banks. In case of difficulties/problems in this regard, members of public and others can approach the Regional Directors of the conceThe Reserve Bank of India has been receiving complaints from some quarters about inadequate availability of coins. The Reserve Bank clarifies that there is no shortage of coins and members of public, shops and commercial establishments can obtain their coin requirements from its Regional Offices or from designated branches of commercial banks. In case of difficulties/problems in this regard, members of public and others can approach the Regional Directors of the conce
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ಆಗ 03, 2007New Ferritic Stainless Steel Coins of Rs. 2 denomination with the theme " NRITYA MUDRA"The Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation new Ferritic Stainless Steel Coins of Rs. 2 with the theme ' NRITYA MUDRA '.The coins shall conform to the following dimensions, designs and compositions, namely : Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Metal composition Two Rupees Circular 27 millimeters (Mono-Metallic) Ferritic Stainless Steel containing – Iron – 83% Chromium – 17% Designs : TWO RUPEESOBVERSE : This face of the coin is dividedThe Reserve Bank of India will shortly put into circulation new Ferritic Stainless Steel Coins of Rs. 2 with the theme ' NRITYA MUDRA '.The coins shall conform to the following dimensions, designs and compositions, namely : Denomination of the coin Shape and outside diameter Metal composition Two Rupees Circular 27 millimeters (Mono-Metallic) Ferritic Stainless Steel containing – Iron – 83% Chromium – 17% Designs : TWO RUPEESOBVERSE : This face of the coin is divided
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ಜೂನ್ 27, 2007Re.1, Rs.2 and Rs.5 notes - Not being withdrawn from circulation: Clarifies RBIThe Reserve Bank has received reports that doubts are being raised among members of public regarding the validity/acceptability of Re.1, Rs.2 and Rs.5 notes. The Bank wishes to clarify that although the printing of Re.1, Rs.2 and Rs.5 notes has been discontinued, the notes of these denominations issued earlier will continue to be legal tender. These notes are not being withdrawn from circulation. All concerned may, therefore, continue to accept and use Re.1, Rs.2 andThe Reserve Bank has received reports that doubts are being raised among members of public regarding the validity/acceptability of Re.1, Rs.2 and Rs.5 notes. The Bank wishes to clarify that although the printing of Re.1, Rs.2 and Rs.5 notes has been discontinued, the notes of these denominations issued earlier will continue to be legal tender. These notes are not being withdrawn from circulation. All concerned may, therefore, continue to accept and use Re.1, Rs.2 and
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ಏಪ್ರಿ 12, 2007RBI's Special move to exchange Notes for CoinsIn order to help the members of public in obtaining Re.1, Rs.2 and Rs. 5 denomination coins near their residence/place of work, the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai has made special arrangements to issue these coins in exchange of notes at the following bank branches: Sr. No. Name of the bank Branch address Date Timings 1. Corporation Bank, D.N Road branch, Veena Chambers, 21, Dalal Street, Mez. Floor, Fort, Mumbai 400 023 April 17, 2007 11 am to 3 pm 2. Central Bank ofIn order to help the members of public in obtaining Re.1, Rs.2 and Rs. 5 denomination coins near their residence/place of work, the Reserve Bank of India, Mumbai has made special arrangements to issue these coins in exchange of notes at the following bank branches: Sr. No. Name of the bank Branch address Date Timings 1. Corporation Bank, D.N Road branch, Veena Chambers, 21, Dalal Street, Mez. Floor, Fort, Mumbai 400 023 April 17, 2007 11 am to 3 pm 2. Central Bank of
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ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 20, 2007Obtain coins near your home or place of work : RBI arranges with banksThe Reserve Bank of India, from time to time makes special arrangements to issue coins in exchange from branches of commercial banks to help members of public in obtaining coins near their residence or place of work. Under the same initiative, Crawford Market branch of HDFC Bank will issue coins of Rs.2 in exchange on March 21, 2007 between 11.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. Similarly, Chembur branch of UTI bankThe Reserve Bank of India, from time to time makes special arrangements to issue coins in exchange from branches of commercial banks to help members of public in obtaining coins near their residence or place of work. Under the same initiative, Crawford Market branch of HDFC Bank will issue coins of Rs.2 in exchange on March 21, 2007 between 11.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. Similarly, Chembur branch of UTI bank
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ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 08, 2007Issue of Rs 20 denomination banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features with inset letter "R" in both numbering panels bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, GovernorThe Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.20 denomination banknotes with inset letter 'R' in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes issued earlier in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features issued on August 17, 2006. AlThe Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.20 denomination banknotes with inset letter 'R' in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes issued earlier in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features issued on August 17, 2006. Al
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ಅಕ್ಟೋ 23, 2006Use/Accept 25 Paise Coins for all transactions : RBIThe Reserve Bank of India continues to receive complaints that traders, shopkeepers and the general public in certain parts of the country are reluctant to accept 25 paise coins. It is clarified and reiterated that 25 paise coins have not been withdrawn from circulation, are legal tender and may be validly used/accepted for all transactions. Ajit Prasad Manager Press Release : 2006-2007/562The Reserve Bank of India continues to receive complaints that traders, shopkeepers and the general public in certain parts of the country are reluctant to accept 25 paise coins. It is clarified and reiterated that 25 paise coins have not been withdrawn from circulation, are legal tender and may be validly used/accepted for all transactions. Ajit Prasad Manager Press Release : 2006-2007/562
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ಆಗ 31, 2006Issue of Star Series BanknotesThe Reserve Bank of India will soon issue Star series banknotes. These will be issued to begin with in Rs.10, Rs.20 and Rs.50 denominations in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005. The Star series banknotes will look exactly like the existing banknotes of Rs.10, Rs.20 and Rs.50 but will have an additional character, viz., *(star) in the number panel between the prefix and the serial number. Consequently, some fresh banknote packets issued by the Reserve Bank may contain somThe Reserve Bank of India will soon issue Star series banknotes. These will be issued to begin with in Rs.10, Rs.20 and Rs.50 denominations in the Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005. The Star series banknotes will look exactly like the existing banknotes of Rs.10, Rs.20 and Rs.50 but will have an additional character, viz., *(star) in the number panel between the prefix and the serial number. Consequently, some fresh banknote packets issued by the Reserve Bank may contain som
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ಆಗ 16, 2006Issue of Rs 20/- denomination banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features without inset letter in numbering panel bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, GovernorThe Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs 20/- denomination banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series without any inset letter in the numbering panel bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Governor. The new series 2006 banknotes will be of the same size and colour. While some of the security features of the existing Mahatma Gandhi series have been retained, some have been modified and a few new security features have been added. The salient additional / new securityThe Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs 20/- denomination banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series without any inset letter in the numbering panel bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Governor. The new series 2006 banknotes will be of the same size and colour. While some of the security features of the existing Mahatma Gandhi series have been retained, some have been modified and a few new security features have been added. The salient additional / new security
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ಜುಲೈ 24, 2006RBI to issue Rs.10 denomination banknotes with inset letter "L"The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.10 denomination banknotes with inset letter 'L' in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes issued earlier in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features issued on April 27, 2006. AllThe Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.10 denomination banknotes with inset letter 'L' in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes issued earlier in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features issued on April 27, 2006. All
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ಜೂನ್ 28, 2006RBI to issue Rs.1000 denomination banknotes with inset letter `L'The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.1000 denomination banknotes with inset letter `L' in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features bearing the signature of Dr.Y.V.Reddy, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes issued earlier in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features issued on October 21, 2005. AThe Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.1000 denomination banknotes with inset letter `L' in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features bearing the signature of Dr.Y.V.Reddy, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes issued earlier in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features issued on October 21, 2005. A
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ಮೇ 19, 2006RBI to issue Rs.10 denomination banknotes with inset letter "R"The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.10 denomination banknotes with inset letter 'R' in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes issued earlier in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features issued on April 27, 2006. AllThe Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.10 denomination banknotes with inset letter 'R' in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes issued earlier in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features issued on April 27, 2006. All
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ಏಪ್ರಿ 27, 2006Issue of Rs 10/- denomination banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features without inset letter in numbering panel bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, GovernorThe Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs 10/- denomination banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series without inset letter in numbering panel bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Governor. The new series banknotes shall be of the same size and there is no change in the images/design of the banknotes both at the back and front. While some of the security features of the existing Mahatma Gandhi series have been retained, some have been modified and a few new securityThe Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs 10/- denomination banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series without inset letter in numbering panel bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Governor. The new series banknotes shall be of the same size and there is no change in the images/design of the banknotes both at the back and front. While some of the security features of the existing Mahatma Gandhi series have been retained, some have been modified and a few new security
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ಏಪ್ರಿ 19, 2006RBI to introduce Star series BanknoteThe Reserve Bank of India at present issues fresh banknote packets containing one hundred (100) serially numbered banknotes. Each banknote bears a distinctive serial number along with a prefix. The prefix consists of the numeral and a letter/letters and is followed by a serial number. The number e.g. could be 4CC 456917. In a serially numbered packet, banknotes with any defect, detected at the printing stage, are replaced at the note printing presses by banknotes haviThe Reserve Bank of India at present issues fresh banknote packets containing one hundred (100) serially numbered banknotes. Each banknote bears a distinctive serial number along with a prefix. The prefix consists of the numeral and a letter/letters and is followed by a serial number. The number e.g. could be 4CC 456917. In a serially numbered packet, banknotes with any defect, detected at the printing stage, are replaced at the note printing presses by banknotes havi
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ಏಪ್ರಿ 04, 2006RBI to issue Rs.1000 denomination banknotes with inset letter "R"The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.1000 denomination banknotes with inset letter 'R' in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 with additional/new security features bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes issued earlier in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features issued on October 21,The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.1000 denomination banknotes with inset letter 'R' in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 with additional/new security features bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes issued earlier in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features issued on October 21,
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ಏಪ್ರಿ 04, 2006RBI to issue Rs.500 denomination banknotes with inset letter `L'The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.500 denomination banknotes with inset letter `L' in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 with additional/new security features bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes issued earlier in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features issued on October 21, 2The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.500 denomination banknotes with inset letter `L' in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 with additional/new security features bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes issued earlier in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features issued on October 21, 2
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ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 21, 2006RBI to issue Rs.500 denomination banknotes with inset letter `E'The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.500 denomination banknotes with inset letter `E' in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 with additional/new security features bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes issued earlier in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features issued on October 21, 2The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.500 denomination banknotes with inset letter `E' in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series-2005 with additional/new security features bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes issued earlier in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features issued on October 21, 2
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ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 09, 2006RBI to issue Rs.20 denomination banknotes with inset letter `E'The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.20 denomination banknotes with inset letter `E' in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes issued earlier in Mahatma Gandhi Series. All banknotes in the denomination of Rs.20 issued by the Bank in the past will continue to be legal tendThe Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.20 denomination banknotes with inset letter `E' in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes issued earlier in Mahatma Gandhi Series. All banknotes in the denomination of Rs.20 issued by the Bank in the past will continue to be legal tend
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ಮಾರ್ಚ್ 07, 2006Restrictive Practices while accepting BanknotesThe Reserve Bank of India has been receiving complaints from the public regarding adoption of restrictive practices such as, forcing the customers to note down their names on the banknotes, listing the note numbers on the bills submitted for payment insisting on undertaking while depositing higher denomination banknotes, etc., by certain public and private sector organisations/institutions, thus causing avoidable harassment to the public. The Reserve Bank, therefore,The Reserve Bank of India has been receiving complaints from the public regarding adoption of restrictive practices such as, forcing the customers to note down their names on the banknotes, listing the note numbers on the bills submitted for payment insisting on undertaking while depositing higher denomination banknotes, etc., by certain public and private sector organisations/institutions, thus causing avoidable harassment to the public. The Reserve Bank, therefore,
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ಫೆಬ್ರವರಿ 14, 2006RBI to issue Rs.50 denomination banknotes with inset letter `E'The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.50 denomination banknotes with inset letter `E' in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series – 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V.Reddy, Governor. Except for the change in inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features issued on August 24, 2005. All banknotes in the denomination of Rs.50 issued byThe Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.50 denomination banknotes with inset letter `E' in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series – 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V.Reddy, Governor. Except for the change in inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features issued on August 24, 2005. All banknotes in the denomination of Rs.50 issued by
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ಜನವರಿ 05, 2006RBI to issue Rs.50 denomination banknotes with inset letter "R"The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.50 denomination banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series – 2005 with inset letter 'R' in both numbering panels bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V.Reddy, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features issued on August 24, 2005. All banknotes in the denomination of Rs.50 issuedThe Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.50 denomination banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series – 2005 with inset letter 'R' in both numbering panels bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V.Reddy, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features issued on August 24, 2005. All banknotes in the denomination of Rs.50 issued
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ಡಿಸೆಂ 21, 2005Non-acceptance of Small Coins is an offence: clarifies RBIThe Reserve Bank of India has come across reports that banks are reluctant to accept 50 paise and 25 paise coins. A recent study conducted by the Reserve Bank through the Birla Institute of Technology (BITS), Pilani also suggests that similar reluctance is exhibited by shopkeepers and traders. The Reserve Bank of India states categorically that all small denomination coins including those of 50 paise and 25 paise coins are legal tender and non-acceptance of any such cThe Reserve Bank of India has come across reports that banks are reluctant to accept 50 paise and 25 paise coins. A recent study conducted by the Reserve Bank through the Birla Institute of Technology (BITS), Pilani also suggests that similar reluctance is exhibited by shopkeepers and traders. The Reserve Bank of India states categorically that all small denomination coins including those of 50 paise and 25 paise coins are legal tender and non-acceptance of any such c
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ಡಿಸೆಂ 15, 2005RBI to issue Rs.500 denomination banknotes with inset letter `R'The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.500 denomination banknotes with inset letter `R' in both numbering panel in Mahatma Gandhi Series – 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V..Reddy, Governor. Except for the change in inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features issued in October 21, 2005. All banknotes in the denomination of Rs.500 issuedThe Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.500 denomination banknotes with inset letter `R' in both numbering panel in Mahatma Gandhi Series – 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V..Reddy, Governor. Except for the change in inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features issued in October 21, 2005. All banknotes in the denomination of Rs.500 issued
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ಡಿಸೆಂ 06, 2005RBI to issue Rs.50 and Rs.100 denomination banknotes with inset letter `L'The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.50 and Rs.100 denomination banknotes with inset letter `L' in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series – 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features issued in August 2005. All banknotes in the denomination of Rs.5The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.50 and Rs.100 denomination banknotes with inset letter `L' in both numbering panels in Mahatma Gandhi Series – 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Governor. Except for the change in the inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features issued in August 2005. All banknotes in the denomination of Rs.5
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ನವೆಂ 08, 2005No shortage of coins including Rs.5: RBI clarifiesThe Reserve Bank of India has come across news reports stating that there is a shortage of Rs.5 coins due to which Rs.5 banknotes are being re-introduced. It is clarified, for the benefit of public that there is no shortage of coins of any denomination including Rs.5 coin with the offices of the Reserve Bank of India and also other banks. The members of public desirous of obtaining coins in any denominations, may do so in exchange, from the Reserve Bank of India as alThe Reserve Bank of India has come across news reports stating that there is a shortage of Rs.5 coins due to which Rs.5 banknotes are being re-introduced. It is clarified, for the benefit of public that there is no shortage of coins of any denomination including Rs.5 coin with the offices of the Reserve Bank of India and also other banks. The members of public desirous of obtaining coins in any denominations, may do so in exchange, from the Reserve Bank of India as al
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ನವೆಂ 03, 200525 paise Coins - Valid for transactions as hitherto: Clarifies RBIThe Reserve Bank has been receiving complaints from members of public regarding non-acceptance of 25 paise coins by shops, business establishments, utility services and even public sector organisations/government departments. It is also understood that there is a general impression in commercial and trading circles that 25 paise coins have ceased to be valid and are no longer in circulation. The Reserve Bank wishes to clarify that such reports are without any basis anThe Reserve Bank has been receiving complaints from members of public regarding non-acceptance of 25 paise coins by shops, business establishments, utility services and even public sector organisations/government departments. It is also understood that there is a general impression in commercial and trading circles that 25 paise coins have ceased to be valid and are no longer in circulation. The Reserve Bank wishes to clarify that such reports are without any basis an
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ಅಕ್ಟೋ 25, 2005RBI to issue Rs.100 denomination banknotes with inset letter 'E'The Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.100 denomination banknotes with inset letter `E' in numbering panel in Mahatma Gandhi Series – 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V..Reddy, Governor. Except for the change in inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features issued in August 2005. All banknotes in the denomination of Rs.100 issued by the BanThe Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.100 denomination banknotes with inset letter `E' in numbering panel in Mahatma Gandhi Series – 2005 bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V..Reddy, Governor. Except for the change in inset letter, the design of these notes to be issued now is similar in all respects to the banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series with additional/new security features issued in August 2005. All banknotes in the denomination of Rs.100 issued by the Ban
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ಅಕ್ಟೋ 21, 2005RBI to issue New Rs. 1000 NotesThe Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.1000 denomination banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series without inset letter in numbering panel bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Governor. The new series 2005 banknotes will be of the same size and there is no change in the design/images of the banknotes both at the obverse (front) and reverse (back). While there is no change in the colour at the obverse (front), the colour at the reverse (back) is different due toThe Reserve Bank of India will shortly issue Rs.1000 denomination banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series without inset letter in numbering panel bearing the signature of Dr. Y.V. Reddy, Governor. The new series 2005 banknotes will be of the same size and there is no change in the design/images of the banknotes both at the obverse (front) and reverse (back). While there is no change in the colour at the obverse (front), the colour at the reverse (back) is different due to
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