How to distinguish between genuine and fake Rs. 2000 note?
Posted on: 18/Nov/2016 10:30:42 AM
There have been rumours of fake Rs. 2000 notes in circulation. Here are a few identification marks that may help you distinguish between a genuine and fake note.
- The number 2000 can been seen clearly when held against light.
- A hidden image of the numeral 2000 can be seen when held at a 45-degree angle.
- The numeral 2000 is written in Devnagari script on the left hand side of Mahatma Gandhi`s portrait.
- Portrait of Mahatma Gandhi in the centre.
- Micro letter RBI and 2000.
- On the colour-changing security thread one can read RBI, Bharat in Devnagari and the numeral 2000 using different viewing angles.
- RBI Governor, Urijit Patel`s signature with promise clause and RBI emblem towards right.
- Watermark of Mahatma Gandhi`s portrait and electrotype 2000 watermark
- On the number panel, numerals growing small to big on top left and bottom right.
- Denomination with rupee symbol in colour changing ink on bottom right.
- Ashok Pillar emblem on the right.
- Year of printing note.
- Swachh Bharat logo with slogan.
- Language panel towards centre.
- Motif of Mangalyaan on the back of the note.
Special indications for visually-impaired users:
- Raised printing of Mahatma Gandhi portrait, Ashok pillar, bleed lines and identification mark.
- Horizontal rectangle with raised 2000 printing on the right
- Seven raised angular bleed lines on the right and left side
