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RBI issues new series of Rs 500 and Rs 2, 000 currency notes.What is the size of Rs 2, 000
A
63mm*150mm
B
73mm*177 mm
C
66mm*166mm
D
73 mm*157 mm
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The first banknote from the new series was introduced on November 8, 2016 and is a new denomination, ₹2000-with the theme of Mangalyaan. Subsequently, banknotes in this series in denomination of ₹500, ₹200, ₹100, ₹50, ₹20 and ₹10 have also been introduced.

Detailed explanation-2: -The note has other designs, geometric patterns aligning with the overall colour scheme, both on the obverse and the reverse. The size of the new note is 66mm x 166mm.

Detailed explanation-3: -The new ₹500 notes in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series are different from the present series in colour, size, theme, location of security features and design elements. The size of the new note is 66mm x 150mm. The colour of the notes is stone grey and the predominant new theme is Indian heritage site-Red Fort.

Detailed explanation-4: -Dimensions of the bank note are measured at 142 mm × 66 mm.

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