Unraveling the Mystery: The Hidden Meaning of Lines on 100 and 500 Rupee Notes

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News18•04-02-2026, 22:21
Unraveling the Mystery: The Hidden Meaning of Lines on 100 and 500 Rupee Notes
- •Indian currency notes feature special 'Bleed Marks' on their edges, often overlooked by the general public.
- •These slanted lines are not decorative but serve a crucial purpose for visually impaired individuals.
- •The number of lines varies by denomination: 100 Rupee notes have four lines, 200 Rupee notes have four lines with two dots, and 500 Rupee notes have five lines.
- •Visually impaired people can identify the note's value by touching these lines, enabling independent transactions.
- •The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) designed these features to make financial transactions accessible to everyone.
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