Reserve Bank of India – 5 Rupees 1943 | King George VI | Colonial India Banknote

Reserve Bank of India – 5 Rupees 1943 | King George VI | Colonial India Banknote

Historic 5 Rupees banknote issued by the Reserve Bank of India in 1943, during the British colonial administration of India under King George VI.

The obverse features the portrait of King George VI, framed by ornate engraving typical of early 20th-century British colonial banknote design. The reverse displays multilingual inscriptions representing the diverse linguistic regions of India, together with the official emblem of the Reserve Bank of India.

Printed during the Second World War period, this banknote circulated across British India and reflects the monetary system used before Indian independence in 1947. Banknotes of this era are valued by collectors for their historical significance and detailed classical engraving.

This example has been professionally graded Extremely Fine 40 by DIM Currency. The note retains strong design details and overall structure, with visible signs of circulation including staple holes noted on the grading label.

Specifications

• Issuer: Reserve Bank of India

• Country: British India

• Denomination: 5 Rupees

• Year: 1943

• Pick Number: P-18b

• Portrait: King George VI

• Grade: Extremely Fine 40 (Certified)

A collectible piece representing the late colonial monetary history of India during the final years of British rule.

Curated by Vayorin – House of Collectors