New 20 Rupees Note Launched by RBI

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to release the new ₹20 denomination banknotes of the New Mahatma Gandhi Series, featuring the signature of Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor, RBI.


The new denomination showcases the motif of Ellora Caves on the reverse side, symbolizing the country's rich cultural heritage. The primary color of the note is Greenish Yellow, complemented by other designs and geometric patterns that align with the overall color scheme on both the obverse and reverse sides. The dimensions of the banknote will be 63 mm x 129 mm.

Key Features

Obverse (Front)
  • See through register with numeral 20
  • Denominational numeral २० in Devanagari
  • Portrait of Mahatma Gandhi at the centre
  • Micro letters 'RBI', ‘भारत ', ‘INDIA' and '20'
  • Windowed demetalised security thread with inscriptions ‘भारत’ and RBI
  • Guarantee Clause, Governor's signature with Promise Clause and RBI emblem towards right of Mahatma Gandhi portrait
  • Ashoka Pillar emblem on the right
  • Mahatma Gandhi portrait and electrotype (20) watermarks
  • Number panel with numerals growing from small to big on the top left side and bottom right side.

Reverse (Back)
  • Year of printing of the note on the left
  • Swachh Bharat logo with slogan
  • Language panel
  • Motif of Ellora Caves
  • Denominational numeral २० in Devanagari.
It is noteworthy that all ₹20 banknotes issued by the Reserve Bank in the preceding series will remain legal tender.

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