
In the existing series of Rs 500 notes come with the inset letter "E" printed in the two number panels
The Reserve Bank of India further said the design of the new Rs 500 notes is similar in all respects to those belonging to the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series.
In the existing series of Rs 500 banknotes, first announced on November 8 when the government in a surprise move announced demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes in its fight against black money and corruption, the inset letter "E" can be seen in the two number panels at the upper-left and lower-right corners of the front side.
The Rs 500 notes bear the year of printing and the Swachh Bharat logo printed and an image of Red Fort on the reverse side.