Counterfeit Currency Check
Heuristic Check · PrototypeHow to Check Your Note
Security Thread
Hold the note against light. Look for the embedded security thread with inscriptions 'RBI' and denomination value.
Watermark
Tilt the note and look for the Mahatma Gandhi watermark and electrotype denomination numeral.
Micro-printing
Use a magnifying glass. Check for 'RBI' and denomination value in micro-letters between the vertical band and the Mahatma Gandhi portrait.
Color-shifting Ink
Tilt the ₹200, ₹500 or ₹2000 note. The denomination numeral changes color from green to blue.
Drag & drop a ₹500 note photo, or tap to upload
JPG/PNG · max 8MB · rear camera opens on mobile
Report suspected counterfeit notes at RBI Helpline: 14448
This is a prototype heuristic check based on public RBI note specifications. It does not replace RBI-certified verification equipment. Uploaded images are analyzed in memory and never stored — only a SHA-256 hash is kept for the audit trail.