How to identify whether Rs 500 note is real or fake? Most people do not know about the secret features of RBI. How To Identify Genuine 500 Rupee Note

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Before taking ₹500 note, please check the security features of RBI. Know easy ways to identify genuine notes including watermark, security thread, color-shift ink.

500 Rupee Note Features: ₹500 note is the most used note in every day transactions in India. For this reason, fraudsters try to make fake currency notes of the same value. If you ever come across a ₹ 500 note, then definitely check its authenticity before taking it. RBI has provided many security features to identify genuine ₹500 notes, which can be checked even without any machine.

First look at the design of the note

The current ₹500 note is of the Mahatma Gandhi (New) series. The main color of the note is Stone Grey. There is a picture of the Red Fort behind it. The logo of India’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is also visible.

1. Look at the picture of Mahatma Gandhi

There is a clear picture of Mahatma Gandhi on the front of the note. If the picture looks blurry, crooked or the printing is bad, check the note carefully.

2. Check Watermark

Check the note by pointing it towards light light. You should see the watermarked photograph of Mahatma Gandhi, electrotyped number of 500 inside the note. If it does not look clear then your note may be fake.

3. Check security thread…

There is a shiny security thread in the middle of the note. India, RBI and 500 are written on it. When the note is slightly tilted, the color of this thread is seen changing from green to blue.

4. Color changing number (Colour Shift Ink)

The number 500 written in large size on the front of the note is also a security feature. When the note is viewed from different angles, its color appears to change from green to blue.

5. Intaglio Printing

Mahatma Gandhi’s photograph, Ashoka Pillar, RBI symbol, guarantee clause and identity symbol are raised print. These can be felt by touching them with the finger. This facility is especially for disabled people.

6. See-through Register

Rs 500 is printed on the front and back of the note. When the note is held up to the light, the two parts together form the whole Rs 500.

What to do if you find a fake note?

  • Do not give the note to anyone.
  • Visit your nearest bank branch.
  • Inform the police if necessary.
  • The bank will examine the note and take further action as per RBI rules.

Important figures related to ₹500 note

  • The current ₹500 note is part of the Mahatma Gandhi (New) series.
  • The size of ₹500 note is 66 mm × 150 mm.
  • The main color of the note is Stone Grey.
  • The picture of Red Fort and Swachh Bharat logo are printed on the back side of the note.
  • According to RBI, the ₹500 note has several security features including watermark, security thread, color changing ink, micro lettering, see-through register and raised printing.

(Content Source: RBI, Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited, RBI Clean Note Policy, PIB)

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