India, British 15 Rupees, 1843-1861

Bank of Madras

India, British 15 Rupees, 1843-1861 obverse

Information:

Country India, British
Period Madras Presidency, Rupee
Currency Rupees
Denomination 15 Rupees
Type Circulation banknotes
Issuing bank Bank of Madras
Year 1843-1861
Shape Rectangular
Composition Paper
Demonetized Yes

Obverse:

India, British 15 Rupees, 1843-1861

Obverse text

BANK OF MADRAS Promise to pay the Bearer on Demand Fifteen Rupees. Value Received. For the BANK OF MADRAS.

Obverse symbol

Thick brown ornamented borders. Equestrian statue of Sir Thomas Munroe at center-top. Numeral 15 at all four corners.

Reverse:

Image 1

Varieties:

Date Variety Iss. Value
VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1843-1861) dated 01.04.1856 + - - - - - -
ND (1843-1861) dated 04.04.1856 - - - - - -