RBI to use Braille like markings on currency notes of INR 100, 500 & 1,000

a. Help visually challenged people

b. Outdo counterfeiters

c. Both of the above

d. None of the above

 

In a move oriented towards aiding visually challenged and outdoing counterfeit note makers, Braille like markings will be used on INR 100, 500 and 1000 notes. INR 100 notes will comprise 4 parallel angular lines just printed along the border beside the watermark. While INR 500 notes will have 5 lines, INR 1000 notes will bear 6. Intaglio printing will be used enabling users to feel the lines. In this field of printing, security paper is perforated and printing ink is incised onto the paper. Latest security feature is in keeping the notes easy to use for visually challenged persons as promised in 2014 Budget. Additionally, another security feature which will be used is numbering with exploding font or the print size of each number of note’s panel increasing in size from left to right. This feature was introduced in June this year. Apex bank has also increased size of existing identification marks on currency notes by 50% making it easier for visually challenged persons to use the note. Existing currency notes will continue to be used. Banks will recalibrate note sorting and counterfeit detection machines according to the new features. Both INR 500 and 1000 denomination will have bigger circle and diamond respectively.