Rare 1 Rupee 1963 L K Jha Signature Government of India Republic India One Rupee Note # A541

Description

Rare Government of India One Rupee note dated 1963, issued under the authority of the Ministry of Finance and signed by L. K. Jha, Secretary. The face carries the Ashoka Lion Capital, the value in English and Hindi, serial number N/63 451275 and inset letter A, while the back shows the 1963 one rupee coin design with the denomination in the Indian language panel.

• Denomination: One Rupee, Government of India issue
• Year printed on the reverse coin design: 1963
• Signatory: L. K. Jha, Secretary, Ministry of Finance
• Serial: N/63 451275, inset letter A
• Material and size: paper, about 63.8 x 100.8 mm
• Condition: Fair, with folds, soiling, edge wear and a small hole in the centre

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Step back into early post-independence Indian numismatics with this intriguing Government of India One Rupee note, issued in 1963 under the authority of the Ministry of Finance. Featuring the iconic signature of L.K. Jha, who served as Secretary during a pivotal era in India's financial history, this paper currency piece captures a fascinating chapter of economic transition. The face proudly showcases the majestic Ashoka Lion Capital alongside serial number N/63 451275 and inset letter A, while the reverse illustrates the classic 1963 one rupee coin design framed by the traditional multi-language denomination panel. Measuring approximately 63.8 by 100.8 mm, this note bears the heavy character of circulation—including folds, soiling, edge wear, and a small central hole—testament to its authentic journey through the pockets of mid-20th-century India. For history enthusiasts and paper money collectors who appreciate vintage banknotes with genuine narrative depth, this circulated piece makes a compelling, budget-friendly addition to any burgeoning Republic India collection. You will receive the exact historic note photographed.