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India 100 Rupees English Only Kanpur U Prefix
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Banknote Specifications:
Issuer: Reserve Bank of India
Denomination: 100 Rupees
Issue: After 9 January 1950
Printer: India Security Press
Signature: B. Rama Rau
Serial Number Color: Black Serial Number
Prefix: U/1
Condition: About Uncirculated
Catalog References:
Pick Number: P41
Banknote Book: B223
Indian Paper Money: 6.7.1.1
Key Highlights:
U/1 Prefix – Kanpur Circle – This note was issued with the U/1 prefix, denoting the Kanpur circle, which is one of the rarest issuing circles for this series
Final Pre-Republic Issue – This banknote was issued just 18 days before the formation of the Republic of India on 26 January 1950
Colonial-Era Design – No Hindi on the Front – Unlike later Republic of India banknotes, this ₹100 note features "ONE HUNDRED RUPEES" in English only, with no Hindi inscription on the front
The Only Paper Money Signed by Benegal Rama Rau as Dominion of India Governor – While Benegal Rama Rau served as RBI Governor from 1949 to 1957, this was the only note series he signed that was issued during the Dominion of India era
This banknote is a fascinating cross-over issue between the Dominion of India and the Republic of India. While officially issued under the Dominion of India, it was still in circulation after India became a Republic. Retaining British-era design elements, including the absence of Hindi on the front, this ₹100 note serves as a symbolic representation of India's transition from colonial rule to full sovereignty. As one of the last banknotes of the Dominion of India, it holds immense historical and numismatic value, making it a prized collectible for enthusiasts and historians alike.
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