Extremely Rare 100 Rupees Big Size Note Hirakud Dam Signed by P C Bhattacharya Reserve Bank of India Republic India Note # A500

Description

Rare large-size 100 Rupees note of the Reserve Bank of India from the Republic India period, carrying the Lion Capital of Ashoka at right on the face and the well-known Hirakud Dam vignette on the back, with the denomination repeated in the multi-language panel.

• Denomination: 100 Rupees, Reserve Bank of India, guaranteed by the Central Government
• Signature: P C Bhattacharya, Governor (signing period 1962-1967); no date is printed on the note
• Serial number: prefix A/C 9, number 412050, printed in red at upper left and lower right
• Material and size: banknote paper, measuring approximately 171 x 108 mm
• Design: Ashoka Pillar Lion Capital and watermark window on the face, Hirakud Dam on the reverse
• Condition: Very Fine, with folds, light handling creases, minor foxing and a small stain at the lower edge of the reverse

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Step back into the early decades of independent India with this magnificent and scarce large-size 100 Rupees banknote issued by the Reserve Bank of India. Featuring the iconic Lion Capital of Ashoka watermark on the obverse and an impressive artistic vignette of the engineering marvel Hirakud Dam on the reverse, this piece represents a golden era of Indian numismatics. Measuring an impressive 171 by 108 mm, these hefty paper notes command attention in any collection. This specific specimen bears the authentic signature of P.C. Bhattacharya, who served as RBI Governor between 1962 and 1967. Serious paper money enthusiasts prize these vintage large-format notes for their striking architecture-themed artwork, historical resonance tied to India's post-independence nation-building, and increasing scarcity in the global market. Preserved in a collectible Extremely Fine condition, the note displays natural signs of age such as gentle folds and light handling that only add to its authentic vintage charm. You will receive the exact collector’s piece shown in the listing photographs.