Indian Currency Notes

The reserve bank of India issues Indian currency notes. Students learn about Indian coins and notes, historical monuments on notes, and the rupee symbol.

Indian Rupee

Example:

'₹' is the official symbol of the rupee. There are 5 coins and 8 notes that exist in the denomination. ₹1, ₹2, ₹5, ₹10, ₹20, etc., are different denominations.

Historical Monuments on Indian Currency Notes

If we look back side of the currency notes, we get some images of historical monuments printed. These images are printed on currency notes to make people aware of Indian cultural diversity and the outstanding achievements of India.

Let's see what historical monuments or pictures are on the notes-

₹ 5 – Picture of a farmer ploughing the field

This picture shows the importance of the agricultural field in India.

₹ 10 – Sun temple, Konark (सूर्य मंदिर, कोणार्क)

Konark Temple is one of the world heritage sites in Odisha. The construction of this temple signifies the time (days of the week, months, year, etc.)

₹ 20 – Ellora caves (एलोरा की गुंफाएँ)

Ellora caves are located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. Ellora caves are a World Heritage site and feature ancient Buddhist, Hindu and Jain cultural artwork.

₹ 50 – Hampi (हम्पी)

Hampi is one of the ancient World Heritage sites located in Karnataka. It was the capital of the ancient Vijaynagar empire.

₹ 100 – Rani ki vav (रानी की वाव)

Rani ki vav is a World Heritage site located in Patan, Gujrat. Rani ki vav is the stepwell that begins at the ground level and slowly down below through several steps to the deep well.

₹ 200 – Sanchi Stupa (साँची स्तूप)

This is a World Heritage site located in Madhya Pradesh. This stupa is famous for its special structure, showing the tales of Budhha's life.

₹ 500 – Red fort (लाल किला)

Red Fort is also a World Heritage site in India's capital Delhi. On Independence day, the prime minister of India hoists the national flag above the Lahore Gate of Red Fort.

₹ 2000 – Mangalyaan (मंगलयान)Mangalyaan is the mars orbiter mission launched by ISRO on 5th November 2013. It was a proud moment for all Indians.

Money

Question 1:

Fill In the Blanks.

1. _______ Is the Official Currency of India.
2. The Official Symbol of the Rupee Is _______.
3. The Full Form of the RBI Is _______.
4. We Use Both Types of Currency – _______ and _______
5. There Are _______circulating Coins Exist in the Denomination.
6. There Are _______ Circulating Notes That Exist in the Denomination.

Solution 1:

The complete answer:

1. The rupee Is the Official Currency of India.
2. The Official Symbol of the Rupee Is ₹.
3. The Full Form of the RBI Is the Reserve bank of India.
4. We Use Both Types of Currency – cooins and notes.
5. There Are 5circulating Coins Exist in the Denomination.
6. There Are 8 Circulating Notes That Exist in the Denomination.

Coins and Notes

Question 2:

Circle the Odd One Out. And Give the Reason.

1. 
2. 
3. 
4. 

Solution 2:

Circle the odd one out. And give the reason.

1. 

Reason – It is not an Indian currency coin.

2. 

Reason – It is not used in Indian currency now.

3. 

   Reason – It is not used in Indian currency now.

   

   Reason – It is not the Indian currency.

Coins and Notes

Question 3:

Write the Denomination of the Following Coins and Notes.
Use the Symbol of the Rupee.

Solution 3:

The correct answer is:

Historical Monuments in Indian Currency Notes

Question 4:

Identify the Following Notes Using the Pictures on the Given Notes.

Solution 4:

The correct answer is shown below: