Banknotes of ₹100 and ₹200 are going to be issued now with the sign of the new incumbent Governor Sanjay Malhotra, according to the announcement of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). It is the announcement regarding the routine practice pertaining to the issuance of currency notes bearing the signature by the governor in office.
Design and Features
It would follow up with the designs of the new banknotes as the existing ₹100 and ₹200 notes in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series. ₹100 note retains a purple base-color and bears the motif of Rani ki Vav-designed on reverse-side with cultural importance in India. Dimensions measure 66 mm by 142 mm and incorporate geometric patterns that will match the overall color pattern.
On the obverse, the ₹200 note light yellow again becomes the base color while showing the image on the backside the Sanchi Stupa-another great cultural asset of India’s-the note measures 66 mm x 146 mm and has geometric design with a color scheme.
Continuity of Legal Tender
The RBI once again reiterated the acceptance of all previously issued notes of denomination ₹100 and ₹200. Only a formality and routine, this initiation of new notes without having changed procedures as per appointment of the new governor.
Appointment of Governor Sanjay Malhotra
Sanjay Malhotra is the 26th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. He succeeded Shaktikanta Das, who has had an extended term, and completed the transfer in December 2024. Malhotra is from the 1990 batch IAS and hails from Rajasthan cadre, with extensive experience in financial administration and services.
Public Advisory
It has advised the public to remain alert regarding the features of the new banknotes so that they can transact smoothly and guard against counterfeiting. Specifics about the design and security features of the new ₹100 and ₹200 notes have also been given on the official website of the RBI.
Thus, the RBI announcement for ₹100 and ₹200 denomination banknotes on the signature of Governor Sanjay Malhotra is generally a routine update with a little nudge following the change in leadership. Thus, designs were not altered in any way and all previous notes remain valid for a smooth transition to the public.
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