Ornamental large numeral 100 in the centre, value tablets in English top left and Hindi at bottom right. Compared to previous design, shifting of prefix numbers to top right & bottom left in red. Released in April 1967. Commonly known as a `Diamond Series` note due to the intricate ornamental pattern printed within the numeral `100` on the obverse.
Reverse description
Hirakud Dam - Sambalpur, Odisha, opened in 1957. It was one of the first major multipurpose river valley projects started after India`s independence.
Signature(s)
Protection type
Protection description
Obverse lettering
RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
I PROMISE TO PAY THE BEARER ON DEMAND THE SUM OF
ONE HUNDRED RUPEES
100
AT ANY OFFICE OF ISSUE
FOR THE RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
GOVERNOR
GUARANTEED BY THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT
