Issued by the Reserve Bank of India in 2013, this 500 Rupees banknote belongs to the Mahatma Gandhi Series, widely circulated before being withdrawn and replaced by the Gandhi New Series in 2016.
The obverse features a portrait of Mahatma Gandhi, along with bilingual denomination numerals, the Governor’s signature, microtext, guilloche patterns, and a windowed security thread. The color scheme combines shades of brown and yellow, characteristic of this denomination.
The reverse depicts the Red Fort in Delhi, one of India’s most iconic historical monuments and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The illustration emphasizes India’s architectural legacy and national history.
Issuer: Reserve Bank of India
Denomination: 500 Rupees
Year: 2013
Dimensions: Approx. 166 × 73 mm
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark (Mahatma Gandhi), windowed security thread, latent image, microtext, guilloche patterns
