Interesting Facts of the New Rs. 50 Banknote of India

The Indian currency notes change their designs with time considering the requirements. It is sometimes done to avoid forgery of notes and to add new security features to the currency notes that cannot be duplicated easily. On this basis, the new INR 50 note was introduced on 16th April 2019 under the governance of Mr. Shakti Kanta Das. In this article, we will discover the interesting facts about new Rs 50 note and understand its features elaborately.

Here, we will discuss the features of this new banknote that has been issued by the RBI under the supervision of the contemporary governor. The old notes are not in production right now but are still prevalent in the market. The new 50 Rupee note is currently under circulation and is being used by the Indians for monetary transactions.

List of Security Features of Indian Banknotes

The Indian currency notes are designed and printed by the Reserve Bank of India and the Government of India. The presses that print these notes are highly secured areas and are always under tight surveillance. Keeping the security of the notes in mind, the details of the printing and material used are never published or unravelled by the government to stop miscreants from making forged notes by copying the features. To understand the security level and genuineness of the Indian banknotes, read the features mentioned below.

• Watermark

Every note printed in the government and RBI-owned presses has a watermark of Mahatma Gandhi in the white region. This watermark can be seen when a note is lifted and placed in between your eyes and a strong source of light.

• Security Thread

The security thread remains embedded between the layers of the paper used to print a note. This thread is always present in the same position as all the notes of a particular denomination. You will be surprised to know that this security thread has readable fonts stating the fact the note is printed and issued by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

• Micro-Lettering

This is another feature where micro-letters are printed on a particular space of the banknotes. The denomination of the notes is written in the form of micro-letters and can be seen with the help of a magnifying glass.

• Paper Quality

The paper quality of the banknotes remains always the same and is a brilliant security feature that every banknote has. The texture of the paper used to print banknotes remains the same even if printing is done on it.

• Color and Design

The color and design of a particular denomination of a banknote remain the same until there is a change made declared by the RBI and the Government of India.

Interesting Facts About the New Rs. 50 Banknote

The new Indian Rs. 50 banknote was introduced on April 16th, 2019. This note is also a part of the Mahatma Gandhi Series that all the notes follow. If you look carefully then you will discover that the previous Rs 50 note and the new one almost have the same elements of design. Despite this fact, the new note has to be different from the old one and the authority has decided on new security features to be included to make it forgery-proof.

Here is a list of interesting facts about new Rs 50 note you should know.

The front surface is also called the observer side. This side is different from the reverse side of all the banknotes printed in the world. Hence, we will discuss the features of both sides.

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• Front or the Observe Side

1. Denomination Written in Devanagari Script

The denomination of the Rs 50 note is written in the Devanagari script, one of the oldest scripts that originated in India. It is also said that this script is the mother of many languages we use these days. The denomination ‘50’ numeral is written in this script to focus on the heritage of India’s rich culture and history.

2. See-through Denomination Register with Banknote Numeral

The numeral ‘50’ is printed in such a way that it can be seen under a bright light from both sides. This back-to-back registration is given to this note for security purposes.

3. Portrait of Mahatma Gandhi

The issuance of the banknotes in India contains the portrait of Mahatma Gandhi, the epitome of peace and non-violence. In this note, his portrait is present right in the middle of the banknote on the observer side.

4. Micro-Lettering

As mentioned earlier, micro-lettering is a prime security feature that Indian banknotes have. In this new Rs 50 note design, you will find micro-letters of INDIA, Bharat in Hindi language, RBI, and the denomination 50 printed.

5. De-Metalized Windowed Security Thread

Every modern Indian banknote has a security thread that can be felt when touched or seen when held against a bright light. The security thread used in INR 50 note is de-metalized in nature. It means that a person can see through the security thread and read the words printed on it. In this note, the security thread has RBI and Bharat in Hindi printed. The light passes only through the printed letters giving them a white distinct tinge to read.

6. Color Scheme

Fluorescent blue is chosen as the color scheme for this note. It can be easily recognized from a distance due to its distinct color and difference from other modern Indian banknotes.

7. New Rs 50 Note Dimensions

The breadth of the new Rs 50 note of the Indian currency is 66mm and the length is 135mm.

8. Guarantee Clause

The emblem of the RBI is present along with the guarantee and promise clause. This clause is protected and amended by every borrower and lender as the signature of the governor mandates it. The emblem is on the right side of the portrait of Mahatma Gandhi.

9. Ashoka Stambha

This new Rs. 50 note also has the Ashoka’s emblem on the right side. This emblem has four lions on the top protecting every direction. They represent courage, power, pride, and confidence. Apart from the lions, there are four other animals. The bull is the symbol of steadfastness and hard work. The elephant is the symbol of strength. The horse is the symbol of speed, energy, and loyalty. The chakra represents religion and time.

10. 50 Electrotype Watermark

The denomination ‘50’ is printed as an electrotype watermark. This design appears when one holds the note against the light.

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• Reverse Side Features

1. Printing Year

The printing year of the banknote is displayed on the left portion of the reverse side of the note.

2. Swachh Bharat Logo

The logo of Swachh Bharat is printed on the reverse side along with its slogan.

3. Languages

The expression of Rs 50 in different languages is printed on the right side of the Swachh Bharat emblem.

4. Chariot of Hampi Motif

The stone chariot of Hampi is one of the best architectural constructions developed in the 16th Century under the patronization of King Krishnadevaraya. He was the king of the Vijayanagara Empire. The design and uniqueness of the stone chariot show how beautiful Indian architecture was back in the day. This epitome of skill and knowledge reflects the diverse heritage and culture that make India a prominent country in the world. Folklore suggests that if the chariot moves from its place, the world will come to an end.

5. 2017 Versus 2019

The 2017 edition of this note had the signature of the governor Urjit R Patel, the previous governor of RBI. The 2019 edition contains the signature of Shakti Kanta Das, the present governor of RBI.

These are the prime features of the new Rs 50 Indian banknote that have been issued and prevalent in the market. All these features can be witnessed printed or embedded on this fluorescent blue banknote.