The colour of new Rs. 500 notes in the Mahatma Gandhi (new) series is ____.

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Stone grey

Explanation:
• The new ₹500 note in the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series is stone grey in colour.
• It was introduced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on November 10, 2016, following demonetization.
• The note features the Red Fort on the reverse side, symbolizing India’s cultural heritage.
• It carries the portrait of Mahatma Gandhi in the centre as part of enhanced security features.

Information Booster:
• The ₹500 note belongs to the Mahatma Gandhi (New) Series launched in 2016.
• The note has the RBI Governor’s signature, denomination numerals in Devanagari, and micro-lettering.
• Dimensions: 66 mm × 150 mm.
• It contains security thread, watermark, and colour-shifting ink for anti-counterfeiting.
• Other denominations in this series include ₹10, ₹20, ₹50, ₹100, ₹200, and ₹2000 (the latter now withdrawn).

Additional Knowledge:
• Red (₹10 note): Features Konark Sun Temple and is chocolate brown in colour.
• Magenta (₹2000 note): Featured Mangalyaan (withdrawn from circulation).
• Green (₹100 note): Features Rani ki Vav in Gujarat, lavender in shade, not green.