500 rs new note

You're referring to the new Rs 500 denomination note introduced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in 2016.

Here are some key features of the new Rs 500 note:

Security Features:

  1. Mahatma Gandhi's portrait: The note features a portrait of Mahatma Gandhi on the obverse (front side).
  2. Laser Perforation: The note has a unique laser perforation pattern on the left side of the Mahatma Gandhi's portrait.
  3. Watermark: The note has a watermark of Mahatma Gandhi's portrait in the transparent window.
  4. Security Thread: The note has a security thread with the inscription "RBI" and the denomination "500" in Hindi and English.
  5. Color-shifting Ink: The note has color-shifting ink in the numeral "500" and the RBI logo, which changes color when the note is tilted.
  6. Micro-printing: The note has micro-printing of the RBI logo and the denomination "500" in Hindi and English.

Other Features:

  1. Size: The note measures 66 mm x 135 mm.
  2. Material: The note is made of 80% cotton and 20% polyester.
  3. Serial Number: Each note has a unique serial number printed in the top right corner.

The new Rs 500 note was introduced to combat counterfeiting and to improve the security features of Indian currency.