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💸 Have you ever really looked at the money in your wallet? The shining security strip, the watermark, the number that changes color, or the raised printing — each Indian banknote hides small but important details. The Reserve Bank of India has launched a new microsite that helps you explore all of this, learn quick checks, and protect yourself from fake currency.
The RBI launched the microsite on 10 September 2025. The site replaces the older portal and offers an interactive, user-friendly way to understand banknotes and their security features. It’s built for everyone — from students and shopkeepers to bank staff and curious citizens.
What’s special about the microsite?
- 360° Views of Banknotes: Rotate and zoom on each denomination to inspect watermarks, threads, micro-lettering, and design details.
- Videos and Audio Guides: Short, simple explainers show how to check the authenticity of a note.
- Interactive Games & Quizzes: Practise “spot the fake” scenarios in a fun way — great for students and staff training.
- Note Exchange Information: Clear steps on how to exchange soiled, torn, or damaged banknotes at banks.
Key security features you’ll learn to check
The site explains, with visuals, how to find and verify these common security elements:
- Watermark: Gandhi’s portrait and the denomination numeral visible when held against light.
- Security Thread: A windowed or embedded strip with “भारत” or “RBI” that shows inscriptions and changes appearance when tilted.
- Micro Lettering: Tiny letters or numbers printed on the note, visible on zoom or under magnification.
- Color-Shifting Ink: Numeral ink that changes color (for example, from green to blue) when the note is tilted.
- Raised Printing (Intaglio): Portraits and certain design areas have a tactile, embossed feel.
Why the microsite matters for everyone
- Citizens: Learn to spot fake notes and protect yourself from fraud.
- Students & Teachers: A reliable learning resource for projects and financial-literacy lessons.
- Business Owners & Cash Handlers: A practical training tool to reduce the risk of accepting counterfeit notes.
- Families: Games and quizzes make it easy and fun to teach kids about money safety.
How to access the microsite
Visit the microsite here: indiancurrency.rbi.org.in on your mobile or desktop and start exploring the security features and learning modules.
Final word
The Reserve Bank of India’s new banknote microsite is more than an information page — it’s a practical tool that blends authority with interactive learning. Next time you hold a ₹100 or ₹500 note, take a closer look. You might find details you never noticed before.
Takeaway: Don’t just spend your money — understand it.
🔒 Disclaimer
The information in this article is based on the Reserve Bank of India’s official announcement and the materials made available on its new microsite. This article is intended solely for informational purposes. For official clarifications, verification, or formal use, please visit the Reserve Bank of India’s official website www.rbi.org.in or the microsite indiancurrency.rbi.org.in.