RBI: Will launch new ₹10 and ₹500 notes, Governor's signature will be special! Old notes are also completely valid, know what is special
newscrab May 12, 2025 10:39 PM

RBI : The Reserve Bank of India has once again announced to give a new look to the Indian currency! Now soon new notes of ₹ 10 and ₹ 500 will be seen in the market. Although, this time no major change has been made in the design of the notes, but the most important thing is that these new notes will have the signature of the new RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra, which will give them a new identity. The good news is that the old notes you have will remain completely valid and you will be able to use them without any problem. Let's get deep into this important news and know what is special in these new notes!

Why new notes? The aim is security, durability and convenience!

RBI says that the main objective of issuing these new notes is to make the Indian currency more secure, durable and user-friendly. There are several important reasons behind this: New security features will make the problem of counterfeit notes even more difficult.: It is a tradition that whenever a new governor takes office, new notes bearing his signature are issued. The damaged and worn-out notes present in the market will gradually be replaced by these new notes. The new notes will feature raised printing, which will allow visually impaired people to easily identify the notes. New printing techniques have been used, which will make these notes more durable and secure.

New ₹500 note: Colour changed, heritage added!

Some important changes have been made in the new ₹ 500 note, which makes it slightly different from the old notes. The back of the note will have a picture of the Red Fort, which symbolizes India's rich heritage.

Security features: Colour changing security thread, 'Bharat' and 'India' written in micro-lettering, serial number with QR code. Portrait of Mahatma Gandhi: Gandhiji's portrait and watermark remain the same. For the visually impaired: Raised printing and gradient numerals used.

New ₹10 note: Smaller size, bigger security!

The new ₹10 note has some subtle changes apart from the governor's signature. This note is known for its simplicity and strong security features. Its main features are: Watermark of Gandhiji and '10'. Gandhiji's picture in raised printing.

RBI has clearly stated that the old ₹10 and ₹500 notes you have will remain completely valid. You can use these notes in the market or deposit them in banks without any worry. New notes will come into the market gradually, so do not pay attention to any kind of rumors and do not rush.

RBI's appeal: Stay away from rumours, trust official information!

RBI has appealed to the general public not to pay any attention to any kind of false news or rumors regarding the notes. For any information related to new notes, trust only the official website of RBI or other reliable sources. This step is an important effort towards making the Indian economy even stronger. The new ₹ 10 and ₹ 500 notes will not only give a new look to the Indian currency, but will also play an important role in reducing the risk of counterfeit notes and increasing convenience for the visually impaired. Governor Sanjay Malhotra's signature makes these notes special, but the general public will not face any inconvenience due to the validity of the old notes remaining intact.

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