🤑 Who Prints Indian Currency – RBI or Government? The Answer Will Surprise You!
Have you ever looked at a ₹1 note and ₹500 note closely? You’ll find something shocking. One is printed by the RBI. The other? By the Government of India. But why? Who really prints Indian currency? Let’s decode the mystery.
🔍 Understanding the Basics: Currency vs Coins
India’s currency system is managed by two key entities:
RBI (Reserve Bank of India)
Government of India
But both have very specific roles. And here’s where the curiosity starts.
💵 Who Prints Indian Currency Notes?
✅ Notes of ₹2 and above (₹10, ₹20, ₹50, ₹100, ₹200, ₹500, ₹2000)
📌 Printed by: Reserve Bank of India
📌 Authorized by: RBI Act, 1934
📌 Signed by: RBI Governor
👉 That’s why all high-value currency notes bear the signature of the RBI Governor.
🪙 What About ₹1 Note and Coins?
✅ ₹1 Note & Coins
📌 Printed/Minted by: Government of India
📌 Authorized by: Coinage Act, 2011
📌 Signed by: Finance Secretary
Yes, you read that right. The ₹1 note is the only Indian currency signed by the Finance Secretary – not the RBI Governor!
🤯 Why This Difference?
It all goes back to legal definitions and financial control.
The RBI has the authority to issue currency except for ₹1 note and coins.
The ₹1 note is legally a “coin”, and coins are the responsibility of the Government of India.
🧠 Facts You Didn’t Know
🔍 ₹1 notes are still legal tender but rarely seen in circulation.
📈 RBI prints money through 4 printing presses in India.
🏛 The Government also decides how much currency to print, based on RBI recommendations.
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