Note Identifier Apk launched by by RBI – RESERVE BANK OF INDIA

Launch of Mobile Aided Note Identifier (MANI) by RBI

 RBI Governor today launched the “Mobile Aided Note Identifier (MANI)”, a mobile 

application for aiding visually impaired persons to identify the denomination of Indian 

Banknotes.

 Indian banknotes contain several features which enable the visually impaired (colour 

blind, partially sighted and blind people) to identify them, viz., intaglio printing and tactile 

mark, variable banknote size, large numerals, variable colour, monochromatic hues and 

patterns. Technological progress has opened up new opportunities for making Indian 

banknotes more accessible for the visually impaired, thereby facilitating their day to day 

transactions. As announced in the Statement on Developmental and Regulatory Policies 

of June 6, 2018, the Bank has developed a mobile application, MANI, with the following 

features:

a) Capable of identifying the denominations of Mahatma Gandhi Series and Mahatma 

Gandhi (New) series banknote by checking front or reverse side/part of the note 

including half folded notes at various holding angles and broad range of light 

conditions (normal light/day light/low light/ etc.). 

b) Ability to identify the denomination through audio notification in Hindi/English and 

non-sonic mode such as vibration (suitable for those with vision and hearing 

impairment). 

c) After installation, the mobile application does not require internet and works in offline 

mode.

d) Ability to navigate the mobile application via voice controls for accessing the 

application features wherever the underlying device & operating system combination 

supports voice enabled controls.

e) The application is free and can be downloaded from the Android Play Store and iOS

App Store without any charges/payment.

f) This mobile application does not authenticate a note as being either genuine or counterfeit.

Banknotes under Mahatma Gandhi (New) series with change in the size and design were introduced in November 2016. Under this new series, banknotes in the

denominations of Rs.10, Rs.20, Rs.50, Rs.100, Rs.200 Rs.500 and Rs.2000 have since been released. The Reserve Bank of India has been sensitive to the challenges faced by the visually challenged in conducting their day to day business with Indian banknotes. This application will aid the visually impaired to identify the denomination of Indian banknotes of Mahatma Gandhi Series and Mahatma Gandhi (New) series by capturing the image of the notes placed in front of rear mobile camera. The application will generate audio and non-sonic notification intimating the currency note denomination to the user.

Disclaimer –  This mobile application is made available by the Reserve Bank of India at no cost for the guidance of the visually challenged persons in identifying the denomination of Indian Banknotes. The Reserve Bank of India nor any of its authorities nor agencies nor officers nor employees nor advisors give any warranty or make any representation, express or implied, as to the completeness or accuracy of the results given by the application, which may vary on account of difference in conditions, including but not limited to, light, soilage condition of the banknotes and interference from nearby objects. Users may exercise discretion and supplement the results of the app by checking the denomination through other ways of note identification. The Reserve Bank of India does not take any responsibility, and no claim shall lie against the Reserve Bank of India, for the results of the application and for any decisions taken by the users based on the said results. By downloading, accessing or using this application, you signify your assent to this disclaimer. This mobile application does not check or authenticate the genuineness of Indian Banknotes

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