2 Rupees 8 Annas 2.5 Rupees

Issuer India - British
Year 1918
Type Standard circulation banknote
Value 2 Rupees 8 Annas (2.5)
Currency Rupee (1770-1947)
Composition Paper
Size 132 × 76 mm
Shape Rectangular
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In circulation to 1 January 1926
Reference(s) P#2
Obverse description Following features on Obverse, - Engraved portrait representation of King George V on top left in an octagonal panel - Rupees 2/8 printed on top right and bottom left corners - Signed by M.M.S. Gubbay (Tenure: July 02, 1916- May 04, 1920) - Printed the bearer promise along with the amount in words over a bluish-green rosette in the centre - Note serial numbers on top right and bottom left near the value
Obverse lettering Government of India I Promise to pay the Bearer the sum of RUPEES TWO ANNAS EIGHT on Demand at any Office of Issue
Reverse description - Rs. 2/8 in an ornamental circle on top right - Stylised G.R.I. (Georgius Rex Imperator) on top left - Language Panel in Centre - Watermark of star enclosed in a rectangle, G.R.I. ant top and wavy lines in bottom
Reverse lettering Rs. 2/8
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Numisquare ID 4665980500
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