500 Rupees 2007 (Front: National Emblem of India - Lion Capital of Asoka (Ashoka column), sculpted from sandstone, preserved at Sarnath Museum which was originally erected around 250 BCE atop an Ashoka Pillar at Sarnath. The wheel "Ashoka Chakra" on it's base is a centerpiece of National Flag of India. "Satyameva Jayate" National Motto of India* is inscribed under it. Mohendas Karamchand "Mahatma" Gandhi (2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948). Seal of the Reserve Bank of India. Reverse: Mahatma Gandhi and his followers: "March to Dandi", sculpture in front of President's Palace in New Delhi. Watermark: Mahatma ("Great Soul") Gandhi; Electrotype 500. Security features: Consecutively running red horizontal serial numbers on the front of the banknote. Segmented (windowed) 2.5 mm wide security thread with inscriptions 'RBI' with colour shift from green to blue when viewed from different angles. Serial numbers and the security thread fluoresce under ultraviolet light. Omron-anti photocopying circles. Predominant colour: Yellowish brown. Design: Collective design by RBI Department of Currency Management, The Planning Division of RBI and the National Institute for Design. Signature: Yaga Venugopal Reddy (Governor; served from 6th September 2003 until 5th September 2008). Printing method: Intaglio printmaking. Issuer: Reserve Bank of India. First date of issue: 21 October 2005. Date of issue: 2007. Redeemable until: 30 June 2016. Date of withdrawal: 2014-2016. Demonetised: 8 November 2016. Material: Cotton paper. Printer: Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited) (Serial # 2CB 266973) (pinholes, ink writings) (circulated) VF
Plate letter "L"
Dimensions: 167 x 73 mm
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Catalogue Number: P-99j
Grade/condition: Very Fine (VF) (circulated, used)
Plate letter "L"
Dimensions: 167 x 73 mm
LARGER SAMPLE PHOTO: CLICK HERE
Catalogue Number: P-99j
Grade/condition: Very Fine (VF) (circulated, used)