Saksham Delhi has the Rupee Checker devices that I designed. They are inexpensive and easy to use.
One of them is a signature guide with features for recognising currency notes. The other one is a wallet for differentiating between the notes of all denominations. The coin recognition feature is not working any more after the new similar size coins were released by the Government. Their description with an audio guide is available on my website at < http://www.prashant.myehome.in/down.html> I am also copying the description below for those who have difficulty in using the links in emails. To get them please contact Saksham Trust only. Their phone numbers are Helpline 011 6455 0655 Office: 011 4241 1015 Email: [email protected] The prices are in the range of Rs. 30-50. Rupee Checker ======== Signature guide with Indian currency identification facility for the visually impaired Designed by Prashant Ranjan Verma. Email: [email protected] Produced by Saksham. Website: www.saksham.org Description This is a rectangular piece of plastic with three rectangular cuts in between. It has five sharp edges on one side and five much broader edges on the opposite side. It also has a small circular hole in one corner. The sharp edges are used for identifying currency notes in half folded position and the broader edges on the other side are used to identify currency notes by wrapping the Indian rupee note around the device. There are two bigger rectangular gaps in the middle of the device, which can be used as signature guides. The very narrow slit may be useful for identifying coins. The small circular hole in the corner may be used for attaching this signature guide to a string or to a key chain. Instructions for use For Signature The smaller rectangular cut can be used for signing attendance registers which have a small space for signature. The bigger rectangular cut can be used to sign forms, letters etc. Ask someone to place this signature guide over the place in the paper where you have to sign. Identifying Indian Rupee Notes Fortunately all the Indian rupee notes Rs. 1000, Rs. 500, Rs. 100, Rs. 50, Rs. 10 & Rs. 5 vary considerably in length and therefore can be distinguished from each other on the basis of their length. The Rs. 20 note is of the same length as the Rs. 50 note but it varies in width, it is narrower than the Rs. 50 note. Taking advantage of the differences in length & width, tactile and print marks have been placed on this device for identifying the rupee notes. Orientation of the device Locate the small circular hole near one of the corners. Now hold this corner with your right hand thumb & middle finger. In this position the sharp edges will be on your right side and the broader edges will be on the left. The topmost edge on both left and right side is for Rs. 1000 and the edge below it is for Rs. 500. The third edge on both left and right side is for Rs. 100 and the fourth edge is for both Rs. 50 and Rs. 20. This is because Rs. 50 & Rs. 20 notes are of the same length. But the Rs. 20 note is of the same width as this device whereas the Rs. 50 note is much wider. The fifth & final edge on both sides is for Rs. 10. There are two convenient options for identifying the notes. Option 1: Identifying notes by rapping the note around the device. The differences between the notes are much more prominent if this option is used. Align the topmost broader edge of the device with the top left corner of any Indian Rupee note in such a way that the note is behind the device. Now, fold the bottom part of the note over the device. In this position, the folded part of the note will be over the device and its left corner will touch one of the broader edges of the device. . If the corner of the note touches the first topmost edge, then it is a Rs. 1000 note. This note will cover the device completely from both the sides. . If the note is touching the second broader edge then it is a Rs. 500 note . If the note is touching the third edge then it is a Rs. 100 note . If it is touching the fourth edge then also compare the width of the note with the width of this device. If the note is wider than this device then it is a Rs. 50 note otherwise it is a Rs. 20 note. . If it is touching the fifth edge then it is a Rs. 10 note . If it is not even touching the fifth edge then it is a note of denomination lower than Rs. 10. Since Rs. 2 & Re. 1 notes have been discontinued, it is likely to be a Rs. 5 note. Option 2: Identifying notes in their half folded position Fold an Indian Rupee note in half. Now, place it on this device in such a way that the folded side is aligned to the corner with the hole. Alternatively, place this guide inbetween the folded halves of the note. Now check the position of the note over the sharp edges. . If it is touching the leftmost & the first edge then it is a Rs. 1000 note . if it is touching the second edge then it is a Rs. 500 note . If it is touching the third edge then it is a Rs. 100 note . If it is touching the fourth edge then also compare the width of the note with the width of this device. If the note is wider than this device then it is a Rs. 50 rupee note otherwise it is a Rs. 20 note. . If it is touching the fifth edge then it is a Rs. 10 note . If it is not even touching the fifth edge then it is a note of denomination lower than Rs. 10. Since Rs. 2 & Re. 1 notes have been discontinued, it is likely to be a Rs. 5 note. Identifying coins The very narrow rectangular slit on this device may be useful in identifying coins. Please note that new coins have been released in 2011 and many of them now have the same diameter & this device cannot help distinguishing between them. However, the older Re. 1 and Rs. 2 coins can be easily distinguished. The Re. 1 coin will pass through this hole but the Rs. 2 coin will not. Since the Rs. 5 coin is much thicker it is relatively easily identified by visually impaired persons. Rupee Check Wallet Indian currency identification device for the visually impaired Designed by Prashant Ranjan Verma. Email: [email protected] Produced by Saksham. Website: www.saksham.org Description This is like an envelope which is open on two sides. It can be used to keep currency notes and therefore it resembles a wallet to some extent. One side of the wallet has cuts which look like a staircase. There are five step like cuts on this side and there is one triangular cut on the other open side. Instructions for use This wallet is very useful for identifying the notes based on their length. One can either place the note above the wallet or place it inside the wallet to check its denomination. When you place the note inside the wallet, make sure that it is aligned with the two closed sides of the wallet. In this position check the top of the note which will touch one of the step like cuts on the top open side of the wallet. . If the note is as long as the wallet itself i.e. it's top touches the top cut then it is a Rs. 1000 note . If the top of the note touches the second cut then it is a Rs. 500 note . If the top of the note touches the third cut then it is a Rs. 100 note . If the top of the note touches the fourth cut and its width is also same as that of the wallet then it is a Rs. 20 note and if the note is wider than the wallet then it is a Rs. 50 note . If the note touches the fifth cut then it is a Rs. 10 note . If the note touches the last triangular cut then it is a Rs. 5 note Ladies can keep this device inside their purses/hand bags. and men can keep it in one of the pockets of their wallet. Folding the wallet from middle does not affect the use of this rupee identification wallet. ============ -----Original Message----- From: AccessIndia [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of srinivas bangalore_11 Sent: 20 July 2013 06:31 To: accessindia Subject: [AI] Doubt regarding identifying currency notes/coins: Hi team, Hope all are doing well. Now a days, identifying currency notes or coins is big challenge for us. Can anyone tell me are there any devices for identifying currency notes or coins? If yes, Kindly share to me on the list. I would like to have one. With best regards, Srinivas MVLES. Register at the dedicated AccessIndia list for discussing accessibility of mobile phones / Tabs on: http://mail.accessindia.org.in/mailman/listinfo/mobile.accessindia_accessind ia.org.in Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ To unsubscribe send a message to [email protected] with the subject unsubscribe. 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