Description
🇮🇳 India – 500 Rupees Banknote (2010 issue)
Country: India
Issuing Authority: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
Denomination: 500 Rupees
Year of Issue: 2010
Series: Mahatma Gandhi Series
Pick Number: 99W
🖼️ Design & Features (Front / Obverse)
Portrait: Mahatma Gandhi (right side)
Languages: Hindi and English
Text Includes:
“Reserve Bank of India”
“Guaranteed by the Central Government”
Promise clause signed by the RBI Governor
National Emblem: Lion Capital of Ashoka (bottom left)
Watermark: Mahatma Gandhi portrait & denomination numeral
Security Thread: Windowed thread with “RBI” and “500”
Color Theme: Yellow-brown / olive tones
🔢 Serial Number
Serial: 5MK 150542
Matches the grading holder label (good consistency 👍)
📦 Condition / Grading
Grading Company: DIM Currency
Grade: About Uncirculated (AU)
Numeric Grade: 55
Light handling visible
No major folds or damage
Strong eye appeal for a circulated note
💡 Notes for Collectors
This is a pre-2016 demonetization 500 Rupee note, now demonetized
No longer legal tender, but collectible
Value depends on:
Condition
Demand for RBI pre-demonetization notes
Grading (AU 55 is solid)