Rare 1 Rupee 1968 I G Patel Signature Government of India Republic India Note # A574

Description

Rare Government of India One Rupee note dated 1968, issued by the Ministry of Finance rather than the Reserve Bank, and bearing the signature of I. G. Patel as Special Secretary. The face carries the Ashoka Lion Capital, the denomination in Hindi and English, and the serial number L/13 401636; the back shows the one rupee coin design of 1968 with the denomination in the regional language panel.

• Denomination: One Rupee, Government of India issue
• Year: 1968, as printed on the coin vignette on the reverse
• Signatory: I. G. Patel, Special Secretary, Ministry of Finance
• Serial: L/13 401636
• Material: banknote paper, standard small One Rupee format
• Condition: Fine, with folds, soiling and light edge wear, no major tears

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Step back into late-1960s Indian numismatics with this intriguing Government of India One Rupee note issued in 1968. Unlike most Indian currency, this unique piece was directly issued by the Ministry of Finance rather than the Reserve Bank of India, making it a fascinating specialty for paper money enthusiasts. It prominently features the coveted signature of I. G. Patel, who served as Special Secretary during a pivotal era in India's financial history. The face showcases the majestic Ashoka Lion Capital alongside classic multilingual denominations, while the reverse displays a detailed artistic vignette of the 1968 one rupee coin. Graded in Fine heavily used condition, this authentic circulated artifact bears the honest folds, soft creases, and light edge wear typical of a note that genuinely transacted in the pockets of citizens over fifty years ago. Collectors prize these ministerial issues for their distinct administrative pedigree and historical charm. Rest assured, the exact piece photographed is the exact piece you will receive, securely preserved for its next proud custodian.