India 10 Rupees Continuous Serial Banknote Fine Banknote

India 10 Rupees Continuous Serial Banknote Fine Banknote(433851,433860)

• Issuer: India
• Issuing Regime: Republic (1950-date)
• Type: Standard Circulation Banknote
• Years: 1962-1970
• Value: 10 Rupees (10 INR)
• Currency: Rupee (Decimalized, 1957-date)
• Composition: Paper
• Size: 137 × 63 mm
• Shape: Rectangular
• Series: Diamond Series

Obverse:

The obverse of this note features the Lion Capital of Ashoka at the right side. The numeral '10' is prominently displayed at the center, with a broad width of 30mm. Below, the Governor's signature is positioned at the lower center.

This note is commonly referred to as the "Diamond Series" due to the diamond-shaped pattern printed within the numeral ‘10’ on the obverse.

Lettering:

• RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
• GUARANTEED BY THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT
• I PROMISE TO PAY THE BEARER THE SUM OF TEN RUPEES

Reverse:

The reverse features a dhow (sailing boat) at the center, symbolizing India's maritime heritage.

Comments:

This note is known for the incorrect Urdu inscription at the bottom left, making it a unique and historically significant error in Indian banknote printing.