Gandhi Jayanti Special: When and where was the smiling picture of Mahatma Gandhi printed on the Indian note clicked, know the whole story

Secret of Bapu's smiling picture

The image of Mahatma Gandhi printed on the note is taken from a photograph taken in 1946, in which he stands with British politician Lord Frederick William Pethick-Lawrence. This photograph was chosen because it most appropriately represented Gandhiji's smiling expression. However, the photographer has not been identified yet. Who took this picture of Mahatma Gandhi?

When was Bapu's picture printed on notes for the first time?

The image of Mahatma Gandhi first appeared on Indian currency notes in 1969 to commemorate his 100th birth anniversary. Subsequently, in 1996 the Reserve Bank of India issued a new series of notes bearing the image of Mahatma Gandhi. In fact, by the 1990s, the RBI noticed that the technology of making counterfeit notes had become very advanced. Technologies such as digital printing, scanning, photography and xerography made it easier to create counterfeit notes. RBI believed that inanimate objects were easier to imitate than human faces. Therefore, RBI decided to put the picture of Mahatma Gandhi on the new notes. Gandhiji was chosen because of his national appeal. Many new security features were also added to the new notes. These included Windows Security Thread, Incognito Images, and Intaglio features for the visually impaired. After this, RBI once again issued new notes in 2016. These notes were called 'Mahatma Gandhi New Series'. There is also a picture of Gandhiji on these notes.

This picture of Mahatma Gandhi is giving a special message

This picture also shows the personality of Mahatma Gandhi. He always gave the message of peace and non-violence. Her smile reflects her kind and compassionate nature. Today Gandhiji's picture is not only on Indian currency notes but is known throughout the world as a symbol of peace and non-violence.