What is watermark in note?
A watermark is an image in a banknote (or any type of secure document) that is easily identifiable when light is transmitted through the substrate. When light is transmitted though the banknote the image is created by density variations in the substrate where the watermark is intended to appear.
What are the anti copying feature in the Indian bank notes are called as?
Optically Variable Ink –This feature can be seen in the form of small yellow circles on either side of the legend ‘Reserve Bank of India’. It prevents counterfeiting as it gives a different shade when copied on a photocopy machine. This feature is present on notes of denominations of Rupees 50 and above.
What is watermark in Indian currency?
Water Mark: The Mahatma Gandhi Series of banknotes contain the Mahatma Gandhi watermark with a light and shade effect and multi-directional lines in the watermark window. Fluorescence: The number panels of the banknotes are printed in fluorescent ink. The banknotes also have dual coloured optical fibres.
What are the 5 security features that are used in producing bank notes?
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- Security thread. The security thread is the shiny strip on the front of the banknote, which becomes a continuous solid line when held to the light.
- Watermark. The watermark is an embedded image of Nelson Mandela with the denomination.
- Raised print.
- Visual aid feature.
- Security thread.
- Colour-changing ink.
Why are watermarks used?
Watermarks can be used to protect confidential information and to indicate the validity of a legal document. You’ll also watermarks any paper banknote, where they’re used to help prevent counterfeiting. Some websites and media companies will automatically add watermarks when users save images they’ve published.
What is micro lettering?
Microprinting is the production of recognizable patterns or characters in a printed medium at a scale that requires magnification to read with the naked eye. To the unaided eye, the text may appear as a solid line.
In which security feature the intaglio effect is made prominent?
Identification mark: A triangle in intaglio on the left of the watermark window that helps the visually impaired to identify the denomination. To make the intaglio effect more prominent, the engraving depth has been increased from 83 microns to 160 microns.
Which feature of Indian currency note is for the visually impaired people (* T&C apply?
In case of Rs 100 note there is a triangle. The given mark on the notes is used by the blind to know the denomination. On the newly issued Rs 2,000 banknotes, there are seven lines on both side of the notes which helps blind people to identify it.
What are the features of Indian currency notes?
What are the main Security Features of the Currency Notes of…
- Security Thread. The security thread appears to the left of the Mahatma’s portrait.
- Watermark.
- Micro-Lettering.
- Latent Image.
- Identification Mark.
- Intaglio Printing.
- Optically Variable Ink or Colour-Changing Ink.
- See through Register.
Which feature of Indian currency notes for visually impaired?
Indian banknotes contain several features which enable the visually impaired (colour blind, partially sighted and blind people) to identify them, viz., intaglio printing and tactile mark, variable banknote size, large numerals, variable colour, monochromatic hues and patterns.
Which is the most important security feature on Indian banknotes?
The notes that were issued before the Gandhi series had non-readable, fully embedded security threads. This is one of the most important security features on Indian banknotes. The latent image is a security feature that is concealed within the note. It is visible only when it is held horizontally at eye level.
What are the security features of Rs 500 note?
The Rs.500 and Rs.100 notes have asecurity thread with similar visible features and inscription ‘Bharat’ (in Hindi), and ‘RBI’.
What is the security feature on 1000 rupee note?
The 1000 rupee note that was introduced in October 2000 has a readable windowed security thread on the obverse which is completely embedded on the reverse. The security thread reads, ‘Bharat’ (in Hindi), ‘1000’ and ‘RBI’. Similar features are used on the 500 and 100 rupee note.
Are there serial numbers in Reserve Bank of India notes?
Fresh banknotes issued by Reserve Bank of India till August 2006 were serially numbered. Each of these banknote bears a distinctive serial number along with a prefix consisting of numerals and letter/s. The banknotes are issued in packets containing 100 pieces.