India

These 6 Monuments Have Featured On India's Banknotes

Did you know that some of India’s most iconic landmarks have been immortalised on the country’s currency? From ancient temples to majestic mountains, discover the stories behind the places featured on Indian banknotes

OT Staff

24 April 2025

A view of the Konark Sun Temple on a Ten Rupee banknote Photo: upscmap.in/instagram

Red Fort, Delhi (INR 500)

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Red Fort symbolises India's rich Mughal history and was the site of India's first Independence Day address by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1947.