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| Exhibition showcasing history of RBI inaugurated in Jammu | | | EARLY TIMES REPORT
JAMMU, May 4: In a rare occasion for students of different schools to see the growth of Indian currency since inception of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in 1935, the Bank organised an exhibition showcasing different notes being printed and issued by it after its foundation.
The event was platinum jubilee celebrations of RBI and the objective of holding exhibition was to acquaint general public about history and designing of these currency notes.
The exhibition would remain open for the general public at the RBI Rail Head Complex from May 4 to May 7.
During the four-day-long exhibition, the notes issued by the bank since 1935 and containing many interesting facts pertaining to history and designing of these notes would be put before the people.
One of the interesting facts about the exhibition is that the notes with the portrait of King George V, which were in circulation during the British period issued by the RBI, would also be on display on the occasion.
RBI's first issues were signed by Sir James Taylo the second Governor of RBI and contained the portrait of King George VI. The 'Security Thread' was introduced in bank notes in the year 1944 as a security measure
The Rs 5 note issued by RBI carrying the signature of RBI's first Governor Sir James Taylo has also been displayed in the exhibition. The first note carrying the the 'Security Thread' was introduced in bank notes in the year 1944 as a security measure has also been put on public display.
Speaking on the occasion, N K Sahu, Office-in-Charge RBI Jammu, who inaugurated the function, said that it is the unique opportunity for the people to have glimpse of the history of RBI and see notes which have long been phased out from the circulation.
He also informed the audience that RBI is holding similar exhibitions across the country to spread awareness about its rich culture and history.
On day first large number of curious people thronged the exhibition and watched themselves the history of the bank, and the various phases of the rupee making, a highly secret job.
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