There is printing mistake in the new ₹500 notes, says RBI
Two variants of the new ₹500 notes have been mistakenly printed owing to the current rush, Reserve Bank of India spokesperson Alpana Killawala said. However, people can freely accept both the notes in a transaction or return it to the RBI, she added. Mahatma Gandhi's shadow, alignment of national emblem and other features are slightly different in the two variants.