Rare 10 Rupees C Rangarajan Signature Shalimar Garden Pavilion Reverse Republic India Reserve Bank of India Note # A522

Description

Rare Reserve Bank of India 10 Rupees note of the Republic India series, carrying the Ashoka Pillar Lion Capital at right on the face and a wooded garden pavilion scene with a central walkway on the reverse. The note is signed by Governor C. Rangarajan and carries the serial number 03U 087108 with a small inset letter beside the prefix.

• Denomination: 10 Rupees, Reserve Bank of India, guaranteed by the Central Government.
• Signatory: C. Rangarajan, Governor (issued during the 1990s; no printing year appears on the note).
• Material: paper (cotton rag) with a Gandhi watermark window at the side.
• Size: approximately 63 x 138 mm, as measured from the scan.
• Design: Lion Capital, bilingual and fifteen-language panel, garden pavilion reverse.
• Condition: Fine, with a centre fold, light handling creases, soiling and minor edge wear; no tears or missing paper seen.

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Step into the rich numismatic history of the Indian subcontinent with this fascinating Reserve Bank of India 10 Rupees note, issued during the tenure of Governor C. Rangarajan in the 1990s. Crafted from durable cotton rag paper, this Republic India note showcases the iconic Ashoka Pillar Lion Capital on the obverse and the serene, wooded Shalimar Garden Pavilion on the reverse. Collectors particularly prize this design for its intricate fifteen-language panel and the distinctive Gandhi watermark window. Graded in Extremely Fine condition, the banknote displays minimal handling wear, preserving its crisp details and structural integrity without any tears or missing paper. Governor Rangarajan’s authentic signature adds a layer of economic heritage, capturing a transformative era of Indian monetary policy. Whether you are expanding an advanced Asian currency portfolio, focusing on signature varieties, or seeking a tangible piece of late 20th-century banking history, this sought-after paper money makes a prestigious addition to any serious collection. You will receive the exact note pictured, ensuring complete transparency for discerning hobbyists.