5 rupees 1938 — India ( Pick: 18a )
Region:
Middle East & Asia
Front side
Back side
Banknote description
The banknote is a 5 rupees issued in India in 1938. It is cataloged under Pick number 18a. The banknote features a signature by J. B. Taylor dated 1937, along with the numbers 22.50, 100, and 250 on the front side.
The colour of the note is brown-violet and light brown. It is printed on paper. The dimensions of the banknote are unspecified.
The total amount produced for the series was not specified, which is relevant for understanding the distribution of these notes.
The colour of the note is brown-violet and light brown. It is printed on paper. The dimensions of the banknote are unspecified.
The total amount produced for the series was not specified, which is relevant for understanding the distribution of these notes.
Specifications
- Date of issue
- 1938-1939
- Paper
- paper
- Colour
- brown-violet and light brown
- Dimensions
- 128 x 72 mm
- Pick catalog
- 18a
About this banknote
The Reserve Bank of India issued the 5-rupee banknote in 1937, featuring the signature of Governor J. B. Taylor. This series marked the introduction of banknotes bearing the portrait of King George VI, following his coronation in May 1937.
The obverse of the note displays a left-facing portrait of King George VI, wearing the Imperial Crown and the robes of the Star of India. The reverse features the Reserve Bank of India's seal with a tiger and palm tree. The note measures 128 x 72 mm and was printed by the India Security Press.
