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Indian Currency and their Size

- July 28, 2021

Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series

The Republic of India witnessed the second major monetary reforms in November 2016 when it withdrew the legal tender status of ₹ 500 and ₹ 1,000 denominations of banknotes of the Mahatma Gandhi Series issued by the Reserve Bank of India till November 8, 2016.

The new banknotes were introduced in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series, highlighting the cultural heritage and scientific achievements of the country. Distinct colours were used for different denomination and sizes reduced. Two new denominations viz. ₹ 2000 on November 08, 2016 and ₹ 200 on August 23, 2017 were introduced in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series.

Rupees Ten : Size 63 x 123 mm

Rupees Twenty : Size 63 x 147 mm

Rupees Fifty : Size 66 x 135 mm

Rupees One Hundred : Size 66 x 142 mm

Rupees Two Hundred : Size 66 x 146 mm

Rupees Five Hundred : Size 66 x 150 mm

Rupees Two Thousand : Size 66 x 166 mmw