Issued by the Reserve Bank of India in 2017, this 200 Rupees banknote is part of the Gandhi New Series, introduced to modernize India’s currency with vibrant colors, enhanced security, and unified design features.
The obverse displays a portrait of Mahatma Gandhi, along with bilingual denomination numerals, the Governor’s signature, latent image, microtext, and updated guilloche patterns. The note is printed in a distinctive bright yellow-orange color scheme.
The reverse features the Sanchi Stupa, one of India’s most important Buddhist monuments and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its depiction highlights India’s ancient architectural heritage and spiritual history.
Issuer: Reserve Bank of India
Denomination: 200 Rupees
Year: 2017
Dimensions: Approx. 146 × 66 mm
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark (Mahatma Gandhi), windowed security thread, latent image, microtext, guilloche patterns
