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1 Rupees

3.1.1B

PMG64Serial G87 183263
1 Rupees

This example

Grade
PMG64
Serial
G87 183263
Realised
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Estimate
70,000-90,000
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Marudhar Arts
Denomination1 Rupees
ReferencesJ&R 3.1.1B
IssuerGovernment of India
SignatoryM. M. S. Gubbay
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Description

British India, 1917, King George V, 1 Rupee, Universalised Circle, Signed by M.M.S. Gubbay, G Prefix, S. No. G87 183263, (KJ & RR # 3.1.1B), state treasury seal at the back, Correct Gujarati, minor stain, graded by PMG as 64 Choice Uncirculated, Extremely Rare. Note: This first banknote in the King George V portrait series was issued 106 years ago. It was issued as the Universalized banknote that can be used in any circle of British India. It has managed to survive with its original colour, and the crisp quality of the paper has maintained its sheer brilliance.

Auction record

House
Marudhar Arts
Auction
Auction 38
Lot
502