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Persian Gulf Rupee 10 Rupees Red Orange Color Z Prefix
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Banknote Specifications:
Issuer: Gulf Rupee – Reserve Bank of India
Denomination: 10 Rupees
Issue: 11 May 1959
Printer: India Security Press
Signature: H.V.V. Iyengar
Banknote color: Red Orange
Condition: Very Fine
Catalog References:
Pick Number: PR3
Banknote Book: BR202
Indian Paper Money: 6.12.3.1
Key Highlights:
Issued for Use in the Persian Gulf – Specially printed by the Reserve Bank of India for circulation in Persian Gulf countries, including Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, and the Trucial States (now UAE)
Distinctive Red Orange Color – Unlike the purple brown-colored ₹10 banknotes used in India, the Persian Gulf issue ₹10 currency note stands out with its red orange color, making it instantly recognizable as a special issue for external circulation
Z Prefix – Exclusive to the Gulf Issue – The Z-prefix was uniquely assigned to notes issued solely for the Gulf region, distinguishing them from regular Indian paper money
Limited Prefix Range (Z/0 to Z/25) – The Persian Gulf Issue 10 rupee banknote was only issued within the Z/0 to Z/25 prefix range
These banknotes reflect India's economic presence in the Persian Gulf before the introduction of local currencies in the region. Over time, they were withdrawn and replaced with local monetary systems, adding to their historical and numismatic appeal.
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