10 Rupees 1st Issue, Type 2

Issuer India - British
Year 1917-1930
Type Standard circulation banknote
Value 10 Rupees
Currency Rupee (1770-1947)
Composition Paper
Size 152 × 101 mm
Shape Rectangular
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Reference(s) P#6
Obverse description -Pattern Star enclosed in circular flower on top left and bottom right (Point of difference from 1st Issue Type 1) -Serial numbers on top right and bottom left (reverse from Type 1) -Signature on bottom right
Obverse lettering GOVERNMENT OF INDIA I PROMISE TO PAY THE BEARER THE SUM OF TEN RUPEES ON DEMAND AT ANY OFFICE OF ISSUE for the Government of India GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
Reverse description *SAME AS TYPE I* -GRI in a stylised box on top left -Rs Ten in a wreath on bottom left -Language panel in the centre -10 in wreath in bottom right - The patterned rayed star with motto - HEAVENS LIGHT OUR GUIDE as a background in green
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Protection type Watermark
Protection description *Point of difference from Type 1*(described as viewed from obverse)
Variants
Numisquare ID 4110904370
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