Shifting Error Rare 10 Rupees 2011 Mahatma Gandhi Series Reserve Bank of India Republic India Note # A519

Description

Rare 10 Rupees banknote of the Republic of India, issued by the Reserve Bank of India in the Mahatma Gandhi Series. The face carries the portrait of Mahatma Gandhi, the Ashoka Pillar emblem and the promise clause, with serial number 5JE 801277 in red. The reverse shows the well-known fauna vignette of a rhinoceros, elephant and tiger.

• Denomination: 10 Rupees
• Year of issue: 2011 (printed at the foot of the reverse)
• Issuer: Reserve Bank of India, Mahatma Gandhi Series
• Material: cotton rag banknote paper
• Size: about 137.1 x 62.6 mm
• Condition: Poor, heavily circulated with a split centre fold, staining, soiling, a pen mark on the face and rounded corners

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Add a fascinating minting anomaly to your currency collection with this Reserve Bank of India 10 Rupees banknote, issued in 2011 during the iconic Mahatma Gandhi Series. Crafted from traditional cotton rag paper measuring approximately 137.1 by 62.6 mm, this Republic India note features the beloved portrait of Mahatma Gandhi and the Ashoka Pillar emblem on the obverse, alongside the classic fauna vignette of a rhinoceros, elephant, and tiger on the reverse. What truly sets this piece apart for numismatists is the striking shifting error—a dramatic misplacement during the printing process that transforms standard currency into a sought-after collector's prize. Graded in Very Fine condition, this used specimen displays the authentic character of a circulated piece while showcasing a major production flaw that error-note enthusiasts eagerly hunt for. Complete with serial number A519, this unique error note offers a tangible piece of modern monetary history and serves as an exceptional conversation starter for any advanced paper money portfolio. You will receive the exact item pictured in the listing.