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Gandhi's Journey to Becoming the Face of Indian Currency

CosmicTaco · 2024-10-03T00:01:25.959763+05:30

- Mahatma Gandhi wasn't the initial choice for India's currency notes post-independence. - The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) initially considered replacing the King's portrait with Gandhi's, but eventually chose the Lion Capital at Sarnath. - Gandhi's image first appeared on a note in 1969, during his birth centenary celebrations. - By mid-1990s, Gandhi became the permanent face on all denominations of Indian notes with the launch of the Mahatma Gandhi Series. - Despite occasional calls to replace Gandhi's image, the government and RBI have maintained his presence on the currency. Source: [Economic Times](https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/mahatma-gandhi-wasnt-the-first-choice-for-currency-notes/articleshow/113866527.cms)

Mahatma Gandhi wasn't the initial choice for India's currency notes post-independence.
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) initially considered replacing the King's portrait with Gandhi's, but eventually chose the Lion Capital at Sarnath.
Gandhi's image first appeared on a note in 1969, during his birth centenary celebrations.
By mid-1990s, Gandhi became the permanent face on all denominations of Indian notes with the launch of the Mahatma Gandhi Series.
Despite occasional calls to replace Gandhi's image, the government and RBI have maintained his presence on the currency.

Source: Economic Times