History of British India currency notes is extremely fascinating when you explore the different categories in depth. Let’s take a look at two types of British Indian currency notes which carry the same denomination today.
20 Rupees Uniface Note of Queen Victoria
These old British India notes bore the denomination 20 Rupees and were issued for Bombay Circle on 10th June 1864. The uniface notes depicted a portrait of Queen Victoria while the other side was left blank. They were produced using handmade white paper and had a dimension of 16cm X 30cm. These historical British Indian currency notes featured the signatures of J.A. Ballard and S.K. Lambert, while the letter “C” was used as the prefix.
Queen Victoria portrait was shown inside a floral wreath in the top left corner. Other texts included 'Government of India'; Serial numbers with prefix on both sides of the promise text; Denomination in words in Bangla and Persian; Circle between printed mirrored dates on both sides; Denomination in numerals in Persian and Bangla; The name of Sub-Circle as an overprint; Hand stamped signature 'For The Government Of India’. The watermark featured the text GOVERNMENT OF INDIA in bold letters.
20 Rupees Uniface Note of Government of India
Here is another beautiful example of currency of British India bearing the denomination 20 Rupees, issued for Lahore or Calcutta circle. These Uniface notes were made of handmade white paper or moulded paper. They had a breadth of 12cm and length of 17cm. These British India notes featured the signature of A.F. Cox and the prefix EA. The Language Panel included four languages namely, Urdu, Hindi, Kaithi and Bangla.
The obverse side featured other texts such as Government Of India'; Serial numbers; two sets of mirrored dates, Circle of Issue, promise text; Denomination panel, '20/Rupees' in a hexagon; 'For The Government Of India', Green underprint consisting of Irregular ovals under the serial number and a big 'Twenty'. The watermark contained wavy lines inside a wavy rectangular panel; INDIA; GOVERNMENT OF INDIA; Vertical RUPEES inverted on both sides; Plate number in an alphabet and week and year of manufacture in four digits.
If you are trying to build a set of british currency in India, then don’t forget to look for notes from these two distinct categories.
20 Rupees Uniface Note of Queen Victoria
These old British India notes bore the denomination 20 Rupees and were issued for Bombay Circle on 10th June 1864. The uniface notes depicted a portrait of Queen Victoria while the other side was left blank. They were produced using handmade white paper and had a dimension of 16cm X 30cm. These historical British Indian currency notes featured the signatures of J.A. Ballard and S.K. Lambert, while the letter “C” was used as the prefix. Queen Victoria portrait was shown inside a floral wreath in the top left corner. Other texts included 'Government of India'; Serial numbers with prefix on both sides of the promise text; Denomination in words in Bangla and Persian; Circle between printed mirrored dates on both sides; Denomination in numerals in Persian and Bangla; The name of Sub-Circle as an overprint; Hand stamped signature 'For The Government Of India’. The watermark featured the text GOVERNMENT OF INDIA in bold letters.
20 Rupees Uniface Note of Government of India
Here is another beautiful example of currency of British India bearing the denomination 20 Rupees, issued for Lahore or Calcutta circle. These Uniface notes were made of handmade white paper or moulded paper. They had a breadth of 12cm and length of 17cm. These British India notes featured the signature of A.F. Cox and the prefix EA. The Language Panel included four languages namely, Urdu, Hindi, Kaithi and Bangla. The obverse side featured other texts such as Government Of India'; Serial numbers; two sets of mirrored dates, Circle of Issue, promise text; Denomination panel, '20/Rupees' in a hexagon; 'For The Government Of India', Green underprint consisting of Irregular ovals under the serial number and a big 'Twenty'. The watermark contained wavy lines inside a wavy rectangular panel; INDIA; GOVERNMENT OF INDIA; Vertical RUPEES inverted on both sides; Plate number in an alphabet and week and year of manufacture in four digits.
If you are trying to build a set of british currency in India, then don’t forget to look for notes from these two distinct categories.
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