British India 1 Rupee Pick 25b Red Serial – PMG 35
$700.00
Scarce post-independence King George VI 1 Rupee with red serial number D/96 045928, signed by C. E. Jones. PMG 35 Choice Very Fine.
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Description
British India 1 Rupee Pick 25b is a scarce King George VI banknote issued by the Government of India during the Dominion period, after 15 August 1947. This example features the distinctive red serial number D/96 045928, bears the signature of C. E. Jones and is professionally graded PMG 35 Choice Very Fine.
Banknote Specifications
| Issuer | Government of India – Dominion of India |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 1 Rupee |
| Issue | After 15 August 1947 |
| Printer | India Security Press |
| Signature | C. E. Jones |
| Serial Number | D/96 045928 (Red) |
| Condition | PMG 35 – Choice Very Fine |
Catalogue References
| Pick | P25b |
|---|---|
| BNB | B151b |
| IPM | 4.1.1D |
British India 1 Rupee Pick 25b – Design & Variety
The obverse depicts King George VI alongside the Government of India heading and denomination inscriptions. The reverse features a 1940 One Rupee coin design and a multilingual denomination panel.
The British India 1 Rupee Pick 25b is distinguished by its red serial numbering, unlike the black and green serial numbers found on other King George VI 1 Rupee varieties. The documented red serial-number prefix range extends from D/90 to E/10, with this specimen bearing the D/96 prefix.
The red serial-number issue is associated with the post-independence Dominion of India period, making it an interesting transitional variety for collectors of Indian paper money.
For a detailed explanation of King George VI 1 Rupee designs, signatures, prefixes and varieties, read our British India 1 Rupee Notes Guide.
PMG Certification
This British India 1 Rupee Pick 25b has been independently certified as PMG 35 Choice Very Fine.
Certification Number: 6064871-038
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