The Economic Times

Gandhi wasnt first choice for Indian currency notes: Who was considered instead & how 'Father of the Nation' became part of our banknotes

Today, Mahatma Gandhis portrait is almost instantly associated with Indian currency, but that was not the plan when India became independent. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the government initially considered replacing the portrait of King George on banknotes with Gandhis image. Designs were even prepared for this purpose.