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British Burma 5 Rupees Peacock Note
$500.00
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Banknote Specifications:
Issuer: British Burma - Reserve Bank of India
Denomination: 5 Rupees
Issue: May 1938
Printer: India Security Press
Signature: J.B. Taylor
Condition: PMG Graded Choice About Uncirculated 58
Catalog References:
Pick Number: P4
Banknote Book: B201a
Indian Paper Money: 5.4.1
Key Highlights:
First Permanent Issue in Burma – This was the first officially issued banknote printed for exclusive circulation in Burma
Rich Visual Design – The note showcases a beautifully detailed peacock underprint, the most iconic motifs in Burmese paper money
Shan Language on Reverse – This note features Shan script, making it one of the few notes to reflect Burma’s linguistic diversity
Limited Prefix Range (A/0 to A/36) – Only 37 prefixes were used for this series, far fewer than the equivalent British India issues
An exceptional piece of pre-WWII British Burma currency - a rare 1938 Burma 5 Rupees banknote (Pick# 4, PMG 58 Choice AU) featuring King George VI, peacock underprint, and Shan language. Issued under British Administration with prefix A/27—part of a limited A/0 to A/36 range. A beautiful, high-grade collectible from colonial Burma with exceptional design and historical significance.
This note is a remarkable relic of colonial monetary history, beautifully preserved and steeped in historical significance. A must-have for collectors of British India, Burma, or King George VI banknotes.
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