10 Rupees

British India, 1860, Watermark Paper of Queen Victoria, 10 Rupees, Portal Archives, Thin Paper Type. An early archival print on thin paper , this piece features the classic layout with ‘GOVERNMENT OF INDIA’ at the top , and the denomination presented in both words and numerals inside rectangular panels . The lower section carries the word ‘RUPEES’ prominently displayed , with printed signatures of James Wilson and Lord Canning . Notably, the corner bears the “3L” annotation , identifying it as a catalogued archival specimen—an important relic from the formative phase of Indian banknote design, holdered by PMG, Extremely Rare.