Obverse
Vignette: Portrait of Mahatma Gandhi on obverse and Tractor ploughing field on reverse.
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA, GUARANTEED BY THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT and Promise Text in Hindi and English. Signed by Governor in Hindi and English. 5 and PAANCH RUPAYE in Hindi in Central Denomination Panel. 5 in top corners. RBI seal in lower right corner and Ashoka Pliiar on lower left corner. Single serial number in red. MAHATMA GANDHI in Hindi and English below portrait. A floral see through register above Ashoka Pillar. Security thread.
Reverse
BHARATIYA RESERVE BANK in Hindi above the tractor ploughing field with rising sun and hills in background. 5 in three corners. FIVE RUPEES in lower right and PAANCH RUPAYE in Hindi in lower left. Language panel on left.
Microlettering
RBI repeated beside portrait. Microtint of multi directional lines in geometric pattern visible under magnification within watermark window on obverse.
Security Thread
Security Thread of 1 mm with RBI / BHARAT in Hindi alternatively read from both obverse and reverse.
RBI Seal
Type 4.
Language Panel
Type 6 on reverse
Watermark
Profile portrait of Mahatma Gandhi facing right. R/B/I in three lines in centre, bold 5 in the lower right corner
Dimensions
11.8 x 6.3 cm
Note
- Notes of this type with signature of Bimal Jalan were released together the Type 6.3.10.4 in May 2001.
- Prefix I, J, O, X, Y, Z are never used.
- Special security features added like intaglio printing microprint, see through register, paper with fluorescent fibres.
- The numeral 5, RBI Seal, Mahatma Gandhi’s portrait, RBI legend, Guarantee and promise text, Governor’s signature and Ashoka Pillar are printed by Intaglio process or raised printing.
Table
| Type No. | Signature | Inset | Prefix | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.3.11.1 | Bimal Jalan | A - Q | Released in May 25th 2001. | |
| 6.3.11.2 | Bimal Jalan | L | A - Q | |
| 6.3.11.3 | Bimal Jalan | R | A - N | |
| 6.3.11.4 | Y. V. Reddy | A, B | ||
| 6.3.11.5 | Y. V. Reddy | L | A, B | |
| 6.3.11.6 | Y. V. Reddy | R | A |
