India, British 10 Rupees ND (1933)

Signature: JWK

India, British 10 Rupees, 1933 P-16 obverse
India, British 10 Rupees, 1933 P-16 reverse

Information:

Rarity A - Very Common
Date Variety Iss. VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1933) Signature: JWK + - - - - - -
Reference P#16b
Country India, British
Period India, British, Rupee
Ruler George V (1910-1936)
Currency Rupees
Denomination 10 Rupees
Type Circulation banknotes
Year 1933
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes on 26.10.1957
Size (WxH) 146x83 mm

Obverse:

India, British 10 Rupees, 1933 P-16
Latin

Obverse text

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA I PROMISE TO PAY THE BEARER THE SUM OF TEN RUPEES ON DEMAND AT ANY OFFICE OF ISSUE

Obverse symbol

Dark blue. The name of the banknote issuer, Government of India, is printed at top center left. The denomination of the note ten rupees is printed at the center. The vignette of King George V wearing the Imperial Crown and the robes of Star of India is at right. The drawing of a banana tree, mountains and a river view is depicted at the center. The serial numbers appear on the upper right corner. The numeral value is printed at each corner, except upper left of the banknote. The denomination of the note ten rupees shows at the bottom right.

Reverse:

Image 1
Latin

Reverse text

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA 10 TEN RUPEES

Reverse symbol

Light blue with a drawing of two elephants driven by their trainers and is presented as the main illustration at the center. The name of the banknote issuer, Government of India, is printed at top center. The numeral value of banknote is shown between the two elephants and the written value description is under the image of the elephants. Note’s value in eight languages is inside the left panel framing with traditional flowery design, respectively. The Burmese script “ngwe dinga ta se” signifying ten silver coins is in the fourth line.

Varieties:

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1933) Signature: JBT + - - - - - -
ND (1933) Signature: JWK - - - - - -