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India’s natural beauty is unmatched in the world. Every faith, culture, and custom is accepted and respected by its people in this nation. The reverse of the currency notes of India also features some breathtaking historical monuments and events. The RBI prints these monuments behind the money in order to display the culture of the country, which is a reflection of the nation’s rich diversity and proud accomplishments.
We deal with financial transactions every day of our lives since we live in a capitalist society. The currency time keeps the planet in motion. The historical accomplishments listed below can be seen on the RBI 1 banknotes.
1. Sun Temple, Konark – 10 Rupees Note
- State – Odisha
- Size – 10.62 hector (26.2 acres)
- Completed – In the year 1250
- 10 rupee note backside image name: Konark Sun temple
The RBI introduced a new series of 10 Rupees currency notes on 5th January 2018. This new series of notes has an image of the Konark Sun temple on the back side. On the front side, it shows the picture of Mahatama Gandhi just like the notes of older series.
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Basking in the sun’s glory just by the shores of Baby of Bengal, stands elegantly the famous Konark Sun Temple in Odisha. It represents chariots of the Sun god, Surya of the Indian mythology. A paragon of great architecture it was built around the 13th century.
2. Ellora Caves, Aurangabad – 20 Rupees Note
- Type of Caves – Monolithic
- Designated at UNESCO world heritage site – In 1984
Recently, the note of rupees 20 is also changed by the RBI. The newly introduced note has a fluorescent green colour.
Ellora Caves is a series of 34 rock-cut caves which is home to Hindu, Buddhist and Jain temples carved during 6th to 8th Century. Most remarkable cave temple of Ellora is Kailasa which is dedicated to the mountain range of Kailash of Himalayas.
3. Stone Chariot of Hampi, Karnataka – 50 Rupees Note
- Area – 4,187.24 hectares
- Exact Location – Vijayanagara district in Karnataka, India
The new blue colour note of Rs. 50 looks very beautiful. It was released on 18 August 2017. Earlier, the 50 Rs. Note in India used to depict the Parliament of India. Now, the new note has an image of the Stone Chariot of Hampi, Karnataka. This “Stone Chariot” is a shrine dedicated to “Garuda”. Please note that Garuda is the vehicle of Lord“Vishnu”.
Stone Chariot of Hampi is one of the three iconic stone chariots in India.
4. Rani Ki Vav, Gujarat – 100 Rupees Note
- Exact Location – Patan, Gujarat
- Type of Architecture – Stepwell
Rani ki Vav is basically a stepwell in the Patan district of Gujarat. The construction of this stepwell is attributed to Udayamati (she was the daughter of Khengara of Saurashtra spouse of King Bhima I).
5. Sanchi Stupa, Madhya Pradesh – 200 Rupees Note
- Exact Location – Sanchi Town, Madhya Pradesh
- Added in the list of UNESCO world Heritage Site – 1989
Earlier, there was no 200 rupees note in India. This orange-colored currency note was added in August 2017 just after demonetization took place in India. The backside of the note has an image of Sanchi Stupa.
6. Red Fort, Delhi – 500 Rupees Note
- Exact Location – Old Delhi, India
- Added in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites – In 2007
The 500 rupees note in India also goes through some major changes after demonetization took place. After the announcement of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the older notes were rolled back. The new currency notes were introduced with a picture of the Red Fort at the backside.
7.Mangalyaan – 2000 Rupees Note
- Type of the mission – Mars orbiter
- Mission Launched by – Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO)
- 2000 rupee note backside image name: Mangalyaan.
The note of Rs. 2000/- is the biggest denomination of Indian Rupees. The note was introduced once Rs. 1000 note was taken back by the government. If you look at the backside of this note. You will find that it has a motif of the Mangalyaan. This motif represents India’s first interplanetary space mission launched by ISRO in the year 2013.
- Some of the other countries and their currencies are as follows :-
- Afghanistan – Afghan Afghani
- Bangladesh – Bangladeshi Taka
- Bhutan – Ngultrum
- China – Chinese yuan renminbi
- Myanmar – Burmese kyat
- Nepal – Nepalese rupee
- Pakistan – Pakistani rupee
- Sri Lanka – Sri lankan rupee
- Maldives – Maldivian Rufiyaa
- The central bank of Myanmar issued a current series of banknotes that feature Chinthe and Elephants. Ever since the Third Kyat was introduced, the Myanmar currency has no indication of the date in which the note came into circulation or even the signature of the issuing authority.
The Pakistani Rupee notes bear Muhammad Ali Jinnal picture in the obverse and different important monuments in the reverse. For example, the Rs.10 note has Bab ul Khyber, the entrance to the Khyber Pass and the Rs.20 note has Mohenjo-daro on it. Rs.50 note has K2, second highest mountain of the world and Rs.1000 note has Islamia College in Peshawar on it.
The currency notes of Bangladesh bear the portrait of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibar and the National Martyrs Monument in Savar on the front.
The currency notes of Bhutan of denomination 100 have a picture of the 5th king of Bhutan, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck in the front side and in the backside, you can see an image of a Dzong.
The Chinese economy relies on its two currency system to regulate the exchange rate of its money and maintain control over foreign investments. The Chinese Renminbi (RMB) is used for domestic transactions within Mainland China, whereas the Chinese Yuan (CNY) is used for international transactions outside the mainland. The obverse of some banknotes contains images of communist leaders such as Mao Zedong, leader of China’s communist revolution.
There may not be any country without its currency. Currencies are considered as the pride of the nation. These monuments and events printed on the reverse side of currency shows the treasure owned by the nation.
DR. TASHA SINGH PARIHAR
