Currency notes of Rs. 100 denomination would now come with extra security feature- numerals in ascending size in the number panels. RBI has issued Rs. 100 denomination banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series – 2005 with this type of new numbering pattern.

New Pattern

• the numerals in both the number panels of these banknotes will be in ascending size from left to right.
• the first three alphanumeric characters (prefix) will remain constant in size.
• the new numbering pattern will be introduced in a phased manner in all other denominations,

Advantage

• It is a visible security feature in the banknotes so that the general public can easily distinguish a counterfeit note from a genuine one.
• the design of banknotes with numerals in ascending size is similar in all other respects to the current design of Rs. 100 banknotes in Mahatma Gandhi Series – 2005 except for the new numbering pattern.