Numismatics Collections

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is preparing to introduce the new ₹20 banknote in the Mahatma Gandhi New Series, carrying the signature of Shri Shaktikanta Das, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. This new note continues the RBI’s initiative to modernize India’s currency with enhanced design elements, improved security features, and motifs that highlight the nation’s cultural legacy. The banknote features a vibrant Greenish Yellow base color, harmonized with geometric patterns and refined design elements on both sides. On the reverse, the note prominently depicts the Ellora Caves, celebrating India’s remarkable architectural and cultural heritage. The dimensions of the new ₹20 banknote will be 63 mm × 129 mm, making it compact and easily distinguishable from other denominations. The obverse of the note includes a see-through register with the numeral 20, alongside the denominational numeral २० in Devanagari. At the center is the familiar portrait of Mahatma Gandhi, accompanied by mi...

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is preparing to introduce a newly designed ₹20 currency note, according to an official document released by the central bank.  This introduction continues RBI’s multi-year initiative to modernize India’s currency system with improved security features, enhanced durability, and designs that highlight the nation’s cultural heritage. The upcoming ₹20 note will prominently feature an illustration of the historic Ajanta Caves of Maharashtra on its reverse. The Ajanta complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is celebrated worldwide for its ancient rock-cut architecture and exquisite Buddhist frescoes. Alongside this depiction, the note will carry the Swachh Bharat logo and slogan, reinforcing the national commitment toward cleanliness and public hygiene. On the obverse, the familiar portrait of Mahatma Gandhi will remain unchanged, maintaining continuity with the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series of banknotes. This new design follows the RBI’s ongoing rollout of r...