This document summarizes the security features of the new 100 rupee currency note in India. It describes 16 key security features, including a see-through register with the denomination, watermarks of Mahatma Gandhi and the numeral 100, ascending size of numerals, a security thread that changes color, intaglio printing, latent images, micro letters, bleed lines, identification marks, the guarantee clause, and portraits of Gandhi. The new note is smaller in size than the old note, and contains enhanced security features to prevent counterfeiting.

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3. There are mainly two types of 100
rupee currency note in India :-
Old 100 rupee note New 100 rupee note
The size of the new note is
66mm x 142mm
The size of the old note is
109mm x 172mm

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7. Colour shift windowed security thread with inscription
‘भारत’ and ‘RBI’, colour of the thread changes from green to blue
whenthenoteis tilted.
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8. identification mark with micro-text 100 on the right,
four angular bleed lines both on the left and right
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Intaglio or raised printing of Mahatma Gandhi’s
portait(4), Ashoka Pillar emblem(10), triangular

9. Latent image with denominational
numeral 100.
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image of numeral ‘100’ on
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Micro Letters ‘भारत’and‘INDIA’,.

11. Denominational numeral in १॰॰
Devnagari.
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Notice a total of four
angular bleed lines in two
sets of 2-2 lines on both
the left and right-hand edge
of the bank note (in new
notes). This is to help the
visually impaired.

12. Ashoka Pilar emblem on the right.
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Notice a triangle in intaglio
print(raised ink) that can be
felt by touch. This to help
the visually impaired.

13. Guarantee Clause, Governor’s signature with Promise Clause and
RBI emblem towards right of Mahatma Gandhi’s portait
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14. Portrait of Mahatma Gandhi at
the left hand side.
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Portrait of Mahatma Gandhi at
the centre.

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Year of printing of the note on the left.

16. 15 Language panel. Each
represent 15 states of India.
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17. 14.
Swachh Bharat logo
with slogan.

18. Motif of Rani ki Vav.
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19. Denominational numerals in
Devnagari on the right. .
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20. “References:
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1. https://paisaboltahai.rbi.org.in/rupees-one-hundred.aspx
2. https://www.thebetterindia.com/56276/rs-100-note-security-
features-counterfeit-rbi/
3. https://www.ndtv.com/business/new-rs-100-banknote-design-
details-colour-features-key-things-to-know-1886959

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