{"id":6209,"date":"2021-12-01T07:29:17","date_gmt":"2021-12-01T07:29:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/?p=6209"},"modified":"2024-02-23T05:52:41","modified_gmt":"2024-02-23T05:52:41","slug":"foreign-currency-exchange-in-india-for-us-nationals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/foreign-currency-exchange-in-india-for-us-nationals\/","title":{"rendered":"Currency Exchange in India for US Nationals | How, Where &amp; Why"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gone are the days when getting your foreign currency exchange in India was quite a complicated and tedious task. Not to mention the scams!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nowadays, there are numerous ways in which you can get your foreign currency exchanged in India, which include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currency Exchange at Airport itself when you land<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exchange currency in India through ATMs using credit\/debit cards<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exchange money in India at selected local banks<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exchange USD to INR through RBI approved money exchangers (probably the most convenient and accessible option)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Direct money transfers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currency exchange through online forex platforms (best value for money)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>USD to INR Currency Exchange Rate<\/h2>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: red;\">Current USD to INR Rate &#8211; 74.90<\/span><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\"><strong>Stats<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"208\"><strong>Last 30 Days<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"208\"><strong>Last 90 Days<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\">High<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">75.064<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">75.493<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\">Low<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">73.919<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">72.979<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\">Average<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">74.496<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">74.364<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"208\">Volatility<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">0.23%<\/td>\n<td width=\"208\">0.21%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Suppose you are planning a trip to India. It would help if you considered multiple options depending on how much and where you\u2019ll spend your money before deciding where to exchange your foreign currency in India.<\/p>\n<p>However, with this post, we aim to cut down your research time and effort further to get the best value for your currency and get your money exchanged from US dollars to INR with ease and convenience.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6219 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/foreign-currency-exchange-india-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"How to Exchange Currency in India\" width=\"832\" height=\"624\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/foreign-currency-exchange-india-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/foreign-currency-exchange-india-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/foreign-currency-exchange-india-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/foreign-currency-exchange-india.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 832px) 100vw, 832px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s dive right into it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Get Rupees BEFORE your Trip to India<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>Reserve Bank of India (RBI) guidelines show that you cannot carry more than INR 10,000 in cash from outside India. The rules are put in place to ensure that tax evasion does not happen and also due to black money matters.<\/p>\n<p>Suppose someone told you that you couldn\u2019t take Indian rupees outside India. However, rest assured, you can do so in the United States and even the United Kingdom. Just call your local bank to ensure that you can carry the right rupees from your country before traveling to India.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Also Read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/best-time-to-visit-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Best Time to visit India<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><b>Exchange Foreign Currency in India at the Airport<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-6218 size-large alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/best-way-to-exchange-currency-while-traveling-to-india-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"foreign currency exchange in india for US nationals\" width=\"832\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/best-way-to-exchange-currency-while-traveling-to-india-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/best-way-to-exchange-currency-while-traveling-to-india-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/best-way-to-exchange-currency-while-traveling-to-india-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/best-way-to-exchange-currency-while-traveling-to-india.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 832px) 100vw, 832px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although it may sound tempting and one of the most hassle-free ways to get your foreign currency exchanged for Indian rupees upon arrival in India at the airport itself, know that it doesn\u2019t offer value for your money. But, on the other hand, the exchange rates at airports are pretty higher than what you get otherwise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019d strongly recommend that you don\u2019t get your currency exchanged at the airports unless it\u2019s an emergency case.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Here is the list of major airports and where you can get your USD exchanged to INR<\/b><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Airport<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Foreign Exchange\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">T3 International Arrivals and Departures<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport Mumbai<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Terminal 2, Arrivals<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ground &amp; 1st floor at the International Terminal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cochin (Kochi) International Airport<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Terminal<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<blockquote><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/tourist-visa-on-arrival-in-india.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Also Read about Tourist VISA on Arrival in India<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2><b>Foreign Currency Exchange in India through Banks<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nowadays, there are various banks in India offering foreign currency exchange.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They also offer good value for money, if not the best. But they also happen to be the most trustworthy place to get your forex exchanged in India.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Government sector banks like State Bank of India and Punjab National Bank and private players like HDFC and AXIS Bank offer currency exchange.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, there are a few limitations in exchanging your money from banks in India. For example, there are working hour issues with banks. You may also find queues and crowds in the banks. And then, there are several governments and state holidays on which banks stay closed in India.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do check beforehand before planning to visit a bank in India for foreign currency exchange.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Which banks offer foreign currency exchange in India?<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bank<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currencies Available<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HDFC Bank<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 currencies, including THB, USD, EUR, KRW, SAR, and SGD<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State Bank of India<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USD, GBP, and EUR<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Axis Bank<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14 currencies, including ZAR, SGD, JPY NZD<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ICICI Bank<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14 currencies, including AED, SGD, HKD, QAR, SAR, THB, and KWD<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>RBI Approved Money Exchangers in India<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the best ways to get your forex converted from USD to INR is by choosing one of the many RBI-approved foreign currency exchangers in India.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best part about these approved money exchangers in India is getting excellent value for your money. They also tend to work on holidays and are also quite accessible, especially in the places where there are decent footfalls of foreigners traveling to India.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits of having your foreign currency exchanged through money exchangers are many. That include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Convenient location<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Competitive exchange rate for foreign currency (USD to INR)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More operational hours than banks (they even operate on weekends as well)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Exchange Currency using ATM Withdrawals in India<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6220 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/atm-withdrawl-for-foreign-currency-exchange-in-india.jpeg\" alt=\"ATM Withdrawals - Currency Exchange in India\" width=\"728\" height=\"495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/atm-withdrawl-for-foreign-currency-exchange-in-india.jpeg 728w, https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/atm-withdrawl-for-foreign-currency-exchange-in-india-300x204.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are carrying an international debit card or the credit card of your bank, then you could easily withdraw money from ATMs in India.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Again, ATMs are quite handy places to withdraw money in India. Again, there\u2019s broad reach, and ATMs could be found even in the remotest areas in India.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the exchange rate and service charges are often a little heavier when you withdraw money in India through ATMs. Plus, there\u2019s a daily limit on how much money you can withdraw in a day through ATMs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The maximum amount withdrawable per day from one card is INR 10,000.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Direct Money Transfers<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most convenient ways to get your money exchanged into Indian rupees before traveling to India is through direct money transfers. You can use mobile banking or net banking services to transfer money from one account into another with ease and without physically visiting your branch.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Online Forex Platforms<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The winner of foreign currency exchange in India is the newcomers &#8211; online forex platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online forex platforms have become the most popular option for money exchange in India these days because of the ease with which you can get your money transferred into Indian rupees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The second benefit is the forex rate you can get when using it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You could get the most competitive exchange rates and the most value for your money with online currency platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, you can change your money into rupees with ease using your mobile phone from anywhere without physically visiting a store.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Documents Required for Money Exchange in India<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are buying or selling foreign currency in India through your bank or a chosen money changer, you\u2019d be required to provide KYC (Know your customer) documents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This complied with Reserve Bank of India regulations, and all banks and authorized exchange houses must adhere to this rule for forex in India.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mentioned below are the documents that you should keep handy when doing currency exchange:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Buying Forex<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For buying foreign currency in India, one of the following documents is required:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Passport<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copies of utility bills, international driver\u2019s licenses, etc., are needed for overseas residents.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Confirmed Air Ticket showing travel within 60 days<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PAN Card<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valid Visa (Mandatory for some countries)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><b>Selling Forex<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need the following documents for selling foreign currency in India:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indian Passport (Mandatory for transactions above Rs.25,000)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Copy of your Driving License<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Voters ID<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aadhar Card<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PAN Card (If required)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Please Note<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Any 1 of the above documents is enough<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How much is each USD bill worth, and how much should I take out at the ATM?<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR Value<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In US Dollars<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 10<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13 Cents<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 20<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">26 Cents<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 50<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">65 cents<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 100<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$1.31<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 200<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$2.64<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 500<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$6.59<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">INR 2000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$26.35<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><b>Things to Consider for Foreign Currency Exchange in India<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check exchange rates online before having your forex converted into rupees. The rates may vary daily. Research is an important part of getting the best value for your foreign currency.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid money exchanges at the airport as they have the steepest forex rate<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider using a foreign currency card, debit card, or credit card to pay at the point of purchase if the option is available. Digital payments have become part and parcel of daily life in India these days.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that there are various fake currency dealers and scams in India. Read about how to tell a fake currency from real ones below or by visiting RBI\u2019s website.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>How to Avoid Foreign Exchange Fees<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Credit cards with no foreign transaction fees<\/li>\n<li>International travel cards<\/li>\n<li>Local banks (not free but charge much less fee)<\/li>\n<li>Avoid cash advances (don\u2019t use your credit cards as debits card)<\/li>\n<li>Use local currency for payments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/india-tour-packages\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Explore India Vacation Package to Plan your Trip<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n<div class=\"slider-contr\"><style type=\"text\/css\" id=\"wp-custom-css\">\r\n.flex-container{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; width:100%; margin:20px 0px; }\r\n.flex-container .container-box{ width:23.5%; text-align:center; font-size:13px; padding:6px; color:#000; background:#f2f2f2; border:#ccc solid 1px; letter-spacing:0.5px;margin-right:8px; }\r\n.flex-container .container-box img{ width:100%; height:auto; padding: 0 0 5px 0px; }\r\n.flex-container .container-box span{ text-align:center; line-height:24px; font-size:11px; display:block; color:#8e1818;}\r\n@media (min-width:320px) and (max-width:768px){\r\n.flex-container .container-box{ width:100%; }\r\n}\r\nh1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6,.entry-title, .entry-title a{color:#353535}\r\n.post-content{color:#464545;}\r\n.amp-accordion__header span{font-weight:bold;}\r\n.amp-accordion__header-expand, .amp-accordion__header-collapse{display:none}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<div class=\"faqs\">\r\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions about Indian Rupees<\/h2>\r\n<div>\r\n<section class=\"amp-accordion__section\">\r\n<h3 class=\"amp-accordion__header\">Q. What is the Indian currency called and what is its symbol? <span class=\"amp-accordion__header-expand\">+<\/span><span class=\"amp-accordion__header-collapse\">-<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"amp-accordion__content\">\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"faq_ans\">In India, the currency is called the Indian Rupee (INR). The symbol of the Indian Rupee is \u20b9. The design resembles both the Devanagari letter \"\u20b9\" (ra) and the Latin capital letter \"R\", with a double horizontal line at the top.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"amp-accordion__section\">\r\n<h3 class=\"amp-accordion__header\">Q. What is a legal tender? <span class=\"amp-accordion__header-expand\">+<\/span><span class=\"amp-accordion__header-collapse\">-<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"amp-accordion__content\">\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"faq_ans\">A legal Tender is a coin or a banknote that is legally tenderable for discharge of debt or obligation. The coins issued by the Government of India under Section 6 of The Coinage Act, 2011, shall be legal tender in payment or on the account provided that a coin has not been defaced and has not lost weight so as to be less than such weight as may be prescribed in its case.<br \/><br \/>Every banknote issued by Reserve Bank of India (\u20b92, \u20b95, \u20b910, \u20b920, \u20b950, \u20b9100, \u20b9200, \u20b9500 and \u20b92000) unless withdrawn from circulation, shall be legal tender at any place in India in payment or on account for the amount expressed therein, and shall be guaranteed by the Central Government, subject to provisions of sub-section (2) Section 26 of RBI Act, 1934. \u20b91 notes issued by the Government of India are also Legal Tender.<br \/>\u20b9500 and \u20b91000 banknotes of the Mahatma Gandhi series issued up to November 08, 2016, have ceased to be Legal Tender with effect from the midnight of November 8, 2016.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"amp-accordion__section\">\r\n<h3 class=\"amp-accordion__header\">Q. Where can one find information regarding notes\/coins supplied by RBI or currently in circulation? <span class=\"amp-accordion__header-expand\">+<\/span><span class=\"amp-accordion__header-collapse\">-<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"amp-accordion__content\">\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"faq_ans\">The information about indent and supply of notes and coins or currency\/coins in circulation is available on the website of Reserve Bank of India at the following link <a href=\"https:\/\/rbi.org.in\/Scripts\/AnnualReportMainDisplay.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RBI Annual Report<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"amp-accordion__section\">\r\n<h3 class=\"amp-accordion__header\">Q. What is Indian currency paper made up of? <span class=\"amp-accordion__header-expand\">+<\/span><span class=\"amp-accordion__header-collapse\">-<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"amp-accordion__content\">\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"faq_ans\">The paper currently being used for printing banknotes in India is made by using 100% cotton.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"amp-accordion__section\">\r\n<h3 class=\"amp-accordion__header\">Q. How many languages appear in the language panel of Indian banknotes? <span class=\"amp-accordion__header-expand\">+<\/span><span class=\"amp-accordion__header-collapse\">-<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"amp-accordion__content\">\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"faq_ans\">Fifteen languages are appearing in the language panel of banknotes in addition to Hindi prominently displayed in the center of the note and English on the reverse of the banknote.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"amp-accordion__section\">\r\n<h3 class=\"amp-accordion__header\">Q. Is it possible to have two or more banknotes with the same serial number? <span class=\"amp-accordion__header-expand\">+<\/span><span class=\"amp-accordion__header-collapse\">-<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"amp-accordion__content\">\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"faq_ans\">Yes, it is possible to have two or more banknotes with the same serial number, but they would either have a different Inset Letter or year of printing or the signature of a different Governor of RBI. An Inset Letter is an alphabet printed on the Number Panel of the banknote. There can be notes without any inset letter also.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"amp-accordion__section\">\r\n<h3 class=\"amp-accordion__header\">Q. What is non-sequential numbering? <span class=\"amp-accordion__header-expand\">+<\/span><span class=\"amp-accordion__header-collapse\">-<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"amp-accordion__content\">\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"faq_ans\">With a view to enhancing operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness in banknote printing, the non-sequential numbering was introduced in 2011 consistent with international best practices. Packets of banknotes with non-sequential numbering contain 100 notes which are not sequentially numbered.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"amp-accordion__section\">\r\n<h3 class=\"amp-accordion__header\">Q. What is a \"star series\" banknote? <span class=\"amp-accordion__header-expand\">+<\/span><span class=\"amp-accordion__header-collapse\">-<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"amp-accordion__content\">\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"faq_ans\">Fresh banknotes issued by the Reserve Bank of India till August 2006 were serially numbered. Each of these banknotes bears a distinctive serial number along with a prefix consisting of numerals and letter\/s. The banknotes are issued in packets containing 100 pieces.<br \/><br \/>The Bank adopted the \"STAR series\" numbering system for the replacement of defectively printed banknotes in a packet of 100 pieces of serially numbered banknotes. The Star series banknotes are exactly similar to the other banknotes but have an additional character viz., a *(star) in the number panel in the space between the prefixes.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"amp-accordion__section\">\r\n<h3 class=\"amp-accordion__header\">Q. Who decides on the figure to be printed on a new banknote? <span class=\"amp-accordion__header-expand\">+<\/span><span class=\"amp-accordion__header-collapse\">-<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"amp-accordion__content\">\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"faq_ans\">In terms of Section 25 of the RBI Act, the design, form, and material of bank notes shall be such as may be approved by the Central Government after consideration of the recommendations made by the Central Board.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"amp-accordion__section\">\r\n<h3 class=\"amp-accordion__header\">Q. Are the banknotes issued by Reserve Bank of India backed by any assets such as gold? <span class=\"amp-accordion__header-expand\">+<\/span><span class=\"amp-accordion__header-collapse\">-<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"amp-accordion__content\">\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"faq_ans\">All banknotes issued by RBI are backed by assets such as gold, Government Securities, and Foreign Currency Assets, as defined in Section 33 of RBI Act, 1934.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"amp-accordion__section\">\r\n<h3 class=\"amp-accordion__header\">Q. What are the various types of banknotes issued since the independence of India? <span class=\"amp-accordion__header-expand\">+<\/span><span class=\"amp-accordion__header-collapse\">-<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"amp-accordion__content\">\r\n<div class=\"faq_ans\">The details are as under<br \/><br \/>i. Ashoka Pillar Banknotes:<br \/>The first banknote issued by independent India was the one rupee note issued in 1949. While retaining the same designs the new banknotes were issued with the symbol of Lion Capital of Ashoka Pillar at Sarnath in the watermark window in place of the portrait of King George.<\/div>\r\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"faq_ans\">The name of the issuer, the denomination, and the guarantee clause was printed in Hindi on the new banknotes from the year 1951. The banknotes in the denomination of \u20b91000, \u20b95000, and \u20b910000 were issued in the year 1954. <br \/><br \/>Banknotes in Ashoka Pillar watermark Series, in \u20b910 denomination were issued between 1967 and 1992, \u20b920 denomination in 1972 and 1975, \u20b950 in 1975 and 1981, and \u20b9100 between 1967-1979. The banknotes issued during the above period contained the symbols representing science and technology, progress, orientation to Indian Art forms.<br \/><br \/>In the year 1970, banknotes with the legend \"Satyameva Jayate\", i.e., truth alone shall prevail were introduced for the first time. In October 1987, \u20b9500, the banknote was introduced with the portrait of Mahatma Gandhi and the Ashoka Pillar watermark.<br \/><br \/>ii. Mahatma Gandhi (MG) Series 1996<br \/>The details of banknotes issued in MG Series \u2013 1996 is as under:<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"faq_ans\">\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Denomination<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Month and year of introduction<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b95<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">November 2001<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b910<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 1996<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b920<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">August 2001<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b950<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">March 1997<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9100<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">June 1996<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9500<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">October 1997<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b91000<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">November 2000<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p>All the banknotes of this series bear the portrait of Mahatma Gandhi on the obverse (front) side, in place of the symbol of Lion Capital of Ashoka Pillar, which has also been retained and shifted to the left side next to the watermark window. This means that these banknotes contain Mahatma Gandhi's watermark as well as Mahatma Gandhi's portrait.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"faq_ans\"><br \/>iii. Mahatma Gandhi series \u2013 2005 banknotes<br \/>MG series 2005 banknotes were issued in the denomination of \u20b910, \u20b920, \u20b950, \u20b9100, \u20b9500, and \u20b91000 and contain some additional\/new security features as compared to the 1996 MG series. The year of introduction of these banknotes is as under:<br \/>\r\n<table>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Denomination<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Month and year of Introduction<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b950 and \u20b9100<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">August 2005<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b9500 and \u20b91000<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">October 2005<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b910<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">April 2006<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b920<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">August 2006<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p>The Legal tender of banknotes of \u20b9500 and \u20b91000 of this series was subsequently withdrawn w.e.f. the midnight of November 8, 2016.<\/p>\r\niv. Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series (MGNS) \u2013 Nov 2016<br \/>The Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series, introduced in the year 2016, highlights the cultural heritage and scientific achievements of the country. The banknotes in the series are more wallet-friendly, being of reduced dimensions, and hence expected to incur less wear and tear. For the first time, designs for banknotes have been indigenously developed on themes reflecting the diverse history, culture, and ethos of the country as also its scientific achievements. The color scheme is sharp and vivid to make the banknotes distinctive.<br \/><br \/>The first banknote from the new series was introduced on November 8, 2016, and is a new denomination, \u20b92000-with the theme of Mangalyaan. Subsequently, banknotes in this series in denominations of \u20b9500, \u20b9200, \u20b9100, \u20b950, \u20b920, and \u20b910 have also been introduced.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"amp-accordion__section\">\r\n<h3 class=\"amp-accordion__header\">Q. Which denomination banknotes have been demonetized? <span class=\"amp-accordion__header-expand\">+<\/span><span class=\"amp-accordion__header-collapse\">-<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"amp-accordion__content\">\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"faq_ans\">\u20b9500, \u20b91000, and \u20b910000 banknotes, which were then in circulation were demonetized in January 1946. The higher denomination banknotes in \u20b91000, \u20b95000, and \u20b910000 were reintroduced in the year 1954, and these banknotes (\u20b91000, \u20b95000, and \u20b910000) were again demonetized in January 1978.<br \/><br \/>Recently, banknotes in the denomination of \u20b9500 and \u20b91000 issued under the Mahatma Gandhi Series have been withdrawn from circulation with effect from midnight of November 08, 2016, and are, therefore, no longer legal tender.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"amp-accordion__section\">\r\n<h3 class=\"amp-accordion__header\">Q. What are the Security Features of banknotes in circulation? <span class=\"amp-accordion__header-expand\">+<\/span><span class=\"amp-accordion__header-collapse\">-<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"amp-accordion__content\">\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"faq_ans\">The security features in MG Series 2005 and MG (New) Series banknotes are as under:<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"faq_ans\"><br \/>i. Security Thread: The silver-colored machine-readable security thread in \u20b910, \u20b920, and \u20b950 denomination banknotes is windowed on the front side and fully embedded on the reverse side. The thread fluoresces in yellow on both sides under ultraviolet light. The thread appears as a continuous line from behind when held up against the light. \u20b9100 and above denomination banknotes have machine-readable windowed security thread with the color shift from green to blue when viewed from different angles. It fluoresces in yellow on the reverse and the text will fluoresce on the obverse under ultraviolet light.<br \/><br \/>ii. Intaglio Printing: The portrait of Mahatma Gandhi, Reserve Bank seal, Guarantee and promise clause, Ashoka Pillar emblem, RBI\u2019s Governor's signature, and the identification mark for the visually impaired persons are printed in intaglio in denominations \u20b9100 and above.<br \/><br \/>iii. See-through register: On the left side of the note, a part of the numeral of each denomination is printed on the obverse (front) and the other part on the reverse. The accurate back-to-back registration makes the numeral appear as one when viewed against the light.<br \/><br \/>iv. Water Mark and electrotype watermark: The banknotes contain the portrait of Mahatma Gandhi in the watermark window with a light and shade effect and multi-directional lines. An electrotype mark showing the denominational numeral in each denomination banknote also appears in the watermark window and these can be viewed better when the banknote is held against the light.<br \/><br \/>v. Colour Shifting Ink: The numerals 200, 500 &amp; 2000 on the \u20b9200, \u20b9500, and \u20b92000 banknotes are printed in color-shifting ink. The color of these numerals appears green when the banknotes are held flat but would change to blue when the banknotes are held at an angle.<br \/><br \/>vi. Fluorescence: The number of panels of the banknotes is printed in fluorescent ink. The banknotes also have dual-colored optical fibers. Both can be seen when the banknotes are exposed to ultraviolet lamps.<br \/><br \/>vii. Latent Image: In the banknotes of \u20b920 and above in the MG-2005 Series, the vertical band next to the (right side) Mahatma Gandhi\u2019s portrait contains a latent image, showing the denominational value as the case may be. The value can be seen only when the banknote is held horizontally and light is allowed to fall on it; otherwise, this feature appears only as a vertical band. In the MG (New) Series banknotes, the latent image exists in denominations \u20b9100 and above.<br \/><br \/>viii. Micro letterings: This feature appears at different places on the banknotes and can be seen better under a magnifying glass.<br \/><br \/>ix. Additional Features introduced since 2015<br \/>\u2022 New Numbering Pattern The numerals in both the number panels of the banknotes are in ascending size from left to right while the first three alpha-numeric characters (prefix) will remain constant in size.<br \/><br \/>\u2022 Angular Bleed Lines and Increase in the size of Identification Marks Angular Bleed Lines have been introduced in banknotes - 4 lines in 2 blocks in \u20b9100, 4 angular bleed lines with two circles in between in \u20b9200, 5 lines in 3 blocks in \u20b9500, 7 in \u20b92000. In addition, the size of the identification marks in denominations \u20b9100 and above have been increased by 50 percent.<br \/>Information about the above security features present in the Indian banknotes denomination-wise is also available on the website www.rbi.org.in&gt;&gt;press releases. Alternatively, information can also be accessed from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbi.org.in\/scripts\/FS_Notification.aspx?Id=11610&amp;fn=2753&amp;Mode=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"amp-accordion__section\">\r\n<h3 class=\"amp-accordion__header\">Q. What are soiled, mutilated, and imperfect banknotes? <span class=\"amp-accordion__header-expand\">+<\/span><span class=\"amp-accordion__header-collapse\">-<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"amp-accordion__content\">\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"faq_ans\">(i) \"Soiled note\" means a note which has become dirty due to usage and also includes a two-piece note pasted together wherein both the pieces presented belong to the same note and form the entire note.<br \/><br \/>(ii) \u201cMutilated banknote\u201d is a banknote, of which a portion is missing or which is composed of more than two pieces.<br \/><br \/>(iii) \u201cImperfect banknote\u201d means any banknote, which is wholly or partially, obliterated, shrunk, washed, altered, or indecipherable but does not include a mutilated banknote.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"amp-accordion__section\">\r\n<h3 class=\"amp-accordion__header\">Q. Can soiled and mutilated banknotes be exchanged for value? <span class=\"amp-accordion__header-expand\">+<\/span><span class=\"amp-accordion__header-collapse\">-<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"amp-accordion__content\">\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"faq_ans\">Yes. Such banknotes can be exchanged for value.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"amp-accordion__section\">\r\n<h3 class=\"amp-accordion__header\">Q. Where are soiled\/mutilated banknotes accepted for exchange? <span class=\"amp-accordion__header-expand\">+<\/span><span class=\"amp-accordion__header-collapse\">-<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"amp-accordion__content\">\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"faq_ans\">All banks are authorized to accept and exchange soiled banknotes for full value. They shall extend the facility of exchange of soiled\/mutilated notes to non-customers also.<br \/><br \/>All branches of commercial banks are authorized to adjudicate mutilated banknotes (which are legal tender) and pay value for these, in terms of the Reserve Bank of India (Note Refund) Amendment Rules, 2018.<br \/><br \/>Small Finance Banks and Payment Banks may exchange mutilated and imperfect\/defective notes at their option.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"amp-accordion__section\">\r\n<h3 class=\"amp-accordion__header\">Q. How much value would one get in exchange for imperfect banknotes? <span class=\"amp-accordion__header-expand\">+<\/span><span class=\"amp-accordion__header-collapse\">-<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"amp-accordion__content\">\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"faq_ans\">The value of an imperfect note may be paid for full value\/half value under rules as specified in Part III of Reserve Bank of India (Note Refund) Rules, 2009 [As amended by Reserve Bank of India (Note Refund) Amendment Rules, 2018] available on the website of RBI under Publications&gt;&gt;Occasional.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"amp-accordion__section\">\r\n<h3 class=\"amp-accordion__header\">Q. What is a forged note? <span class=\"amp-accordion__header-expand\">+<\/span><span class=\"amp-accordion__header-collapse\">-<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"amp-accordion__content\">\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"faq_ans\">A suspected forged note, counterfeit note, or fake note is any note which does not possess the characteristics of the genuine Indian currency note.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"amp-accordion__section\">\r\n<h3 class=\"amp-accordion__header\">Q. WHow to check whether a note is genuine or not? <span class=\"amp-accordion__header-expand\">+<\/span><span class=\"amp-accordion__header-collapse\">-<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"amp-accordion__content\">\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"faq_ans\">A forged note can be identified on the basis of the security features which are present in a genuine Indian currency note. These features are easily identifiable by seeing, touching, and tilting the note.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"amp-accordion__section\">\r\n<h3 class=\"amp-accordion__header\">Q. What are the legal provisions relating to the printing and circulation of forged banknotes? <span class=\"amp-accordion__header-expand\">+<\/span><span class=\"amp-accordion__header-collapse\">-<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"amp-accordion__content\">\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"faq_ans\">Counterfeiting banknotes\/using as genuine, forged or counterfeit banknotes\/possession of forged or counterfeit banknote\/making or possessing instruments or materials for forging or counterfeiting banknotes\/making or using documents resembling banknotes are offenses under Sections 489A to 489E of the Indian Penal Code and are punishable in the Courts of Law by fine or imprisonment ranging from seven years to life imprisonment or both, depending on the offense.<br \/><br \/>The Government of India has framed the Investigation of High-Quality Counterfeit Indian Currency Offences Rules, 2013 under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967. The Third Schedule of the Act defines High-Quality Counterfeit Indian Currency Note. The activity of production, smuggling, or circulation of High-Quality Counterfeit Indian Notes has been brought under the ambit of UAPA, 1967.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"amp-accordion__section\">\r\n<h3 class=\"amp-accordion__header\">Q. Does possession of a forged note attract the punishment of fine or imprisonment? <span class=\"amp-accordion__header-expand\">+<\/span><span class=\"amp-accordion__header-collapse\">-<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"amp-accordion__content\">\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"faq_ans\">Mere possession of a forged note does not attract punishment. Possession of any forged or counterfeit banknotes, knowing or having reason to believe the same to be forged or counterfeit and intending to use the same as genuine or that it may be used as genuine, is punishable under Section 489C of Indian Penal Code, 1860.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<section class=\"amp-accordion__section\">\r\n<h3 class=\"amp-accordion__header\">Q. What are the actions taken by the Reserve Bank of India to train the general public to distinguish genuine banknotes from forged notes? <span class=\"amp-accordion__header-expand\">+<\/span><span class=\"amp-accordion__header-collapse\">-<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<div class=\"amp-accordion__content\">\r\n<div>\r\n<div class=\"faq_ans\">The Reserve Bank of India has been organizing training sessions on the authentication of banknotes security features for people handling significant amounts of cash like banks\/consumer forums\/merchant associations\/educational institutions\/police professionals. Apart from the training sessions, information on the security features of banknotes is also available on the Bank\u2019s website.<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":6217,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[121],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6209"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6209"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6209\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7766,"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6209\/revisions\/7766"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6217"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6209"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6209"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tourism-of-india.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6209"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}