Notaphilists are always on the lookout for ways in which their collection can be enhanced. If you are wondering how you can make your collection of Indian notes unique, then you can start by adding different varieties. For that, you would first have to understand the broad categories of currency notes in India. The history of Indian Notes starts with early banknotes that were issued by various presidencies established by East India Company. Then we have British India notes that were issued when our country was officially declared as a colony of England. You can also search for Colonial issues that were released by other European powers. Hyderabad had also issued separate currency notes which are termed as Princely state issues. Finally we have the republic notes of India which were issued after independence.
If you are into collecting rare notes of India then you can make it more exciting by adding examples from each of these categories. You could also later segregate your collection based on time period or category. Among early banknotes you could look for the beautiful Bank of Hindostan issue for Bengal presidency. The 20 rupees note was unifaced and featured Intricate red design over a black imprint on the borders. The year of issue is absent on these Indian notes made of handmade white paper. The oval vignette on the left features a personified Ganga, while that on the right features a mahout on an elephant. A watermark shows Ashoka Pillar on the left.
You can also seek the 10 rupees British India Note issued for the Calcutta circle on 9th May 1862. The uniface note featured the signature of H. Hydes and a prefix A. The note features a portrait of Queen Victoria in a floral wreath. Other important texts include 'Government of India'. Denomination is featured in both words and numerals in two languages namely, Bangla and Persian. The watermark includes the text GOVERNMENT OF INDIA in bold letters on top. These rare notes of India also feature the signature of the finance member of legislative Council - Sir james Wilson and that of the Governor General - Lord canning.
There are hundreds of other varieties when it comes to old notes of India. You will have to keep researching about these wonderful rare notes of India if you really want to build an impressive collection.
If you are into collecting rare notes of India then you can make it more exciting by adding examples from each of these categories. You could also later segregate your collection based on time period or category. Among early banknotes you could look for the beautiful Bank of Hindostan issue for Bengal presidency. The 20 rupees note was unifaced and featured Intricate red design over a black imprint on the borders. The year of issue is absent on these Indian notes made of handmade white paper. The oval vignette on the left features a personified Ganga, while that on the right features a mahout on an elephant. A watermark shows Ashoka Pillar on the left.
You can also seek the 10 rupees British India Note issued for the Calcutta circle on 9th May 1862. The uniface note featured the signature of H. Hydes and a prefix A. The note features a portrait of Queen Victoria in a floral wreath. Other important texts include 'Government of India'. Denomination is featured in both words and numerals in two languages namely, Bangla and Persian. The watermark includes the text GOVERNMENT OF INDIA in bold letters on top. These rare notes of India also feature the signature of the finance member of legislative Council - Sir james Wilson and that of the Governor General - Lord canning.
There are hundreds of other varieties when it comes to old notes of India. You will have to keep researching about these wonderful rare notes of India if you really want to build an impressive collection.
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