India 10 Rupees Banknote – Reserve Bank of India | 1943 | DIM 35 Choice Very Fine

India 10 Rupees Banknote – Reserve Bank of India | 1943 | DIM 35 Choice Very Fine

A historic 10 Rupees banknote issued by the Reserve Bank of India in 1943, representing the wartime period of British India during the final years of colonial administration.

The banknote features the portrait of King George VI, reflecting the era when India was part of the British Empire. The intricate engraved design and ornamental borders are characteristic of early 20th-century banknote printing and demonstrate the refined craftsmanship typical of the period.

Issued during World War II, this series of Indian rupees circulated widely across the subcontinent and remains a significant piece of monetary history. The detailed engraving, classical layout, and portrait style reflect the traditional banknote aesthetics used throughout the British Commonwealth.

This example has been authenticated and graded by DIM Currency with a grade of 35 – Choice Very Fine. The note shows moderate circulation consistent with its age and includes noted staple holes, which are documented on the grading label.

Encased in a protective graded holder, the banknote is preserved and authenticated, making it a desirable collectible for enthusiasts of British colonial currency, World War II era banknotes, and historical Indian paper money.

Specifications

• Country: India

• Issuer: Reserve Bank of India

• Denomination: 10 Rupees

• Year: 1943

• Pick Number: P-24

• Serial Number: K59 332866

• Portrait: King George VI

Grading

• DIM 35 – Choice Very Fine

• Noted: Staple holes

Curated by Vayorin – House of Collectors