The majority of the current generation is familiar with the Mahatma Gandhi image found on banknotes. This wasn’t always the case, though. Gandhi actually made his debut on banknotes in 1969, the year of his 100th birthday. Prior to it, Indian paper money was decorated with temples, satellites, dams, and famous gardens.
Founded in 1935, RBI. In 1938, the rupee one note was first issued. This note has a picture of King George VI.
Three days prior to Independence Day in 1949, RBI produced its first note. The Ashoka Emblem, the flag of India, was displayed on the note.
India’s greatest independence warrior, Mahatma Gandhi, first appeared on currency in 1969. To mark his 100th birthday, he was presented with banknotes.
The Tanjore Temple, the Gateway of India, and the Lion Capital with the Ashok Emblem, respectively, were depicted on the Rs 1,000, Rs 5,000, and Rs 10,000 notes in the 1950s.
Banknotes also included pictures of the Brahmeshwar Temple and the parliament.
Later, Aryabhatt, India’s first satellite, agriculture machinery, a peacock, and a chariot wheel were printed on notes in the denominations of Rs. 2, Rs. 5, Rs. 10, and Rs. 20.
Lord Ganesha is mentioned in Indonesian currency by Arvind Kejriwal as well.
Despite being a Muslim nation, Indonesia has a Hindu culture. There, Lord Ganesha is viewed as a symbol of prosperity.
They used Lord Ganesha’s likeness on their Rs. 20,000 notes.
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