{"product_id":"british-india-5-rupees-nd-1937-kgvi-pick-18a-ch-unc-pmg-25","title":"ND (1937) British India 5 Rupees - King George VI - PMG 25 Very Fine - J.B. Taylor Signature","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eA Cornerstone of the Commonwealth: The 1937 George VI Five Rupees\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eOwn a piece of the sunset of the British Empire with this authentic \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"68\"\u003eFive Rupee note\u003c\/b\u003e. Issued under the British Administration in India, this note was part of the very first series printed by the newly established Reserve Bank of India following the accession of King George VI. It is a stunning example of how 1930s security printing combined colonial authority with local artistic motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eHistoric \u0026amp; Design Highlights:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eObverse (Front):\u003c\/b\u003e Features a crowned, profile portrait of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"57\"\u003eKing George VI\u003c\/b\u003e on the right, housed within an ornate oval frame. The color palette is a sophisticated blend of brown, green, and violet, printed on heavy, high-quality machine-made paper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReverse (Back):\u003c\/b\u003e Showcases the official \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"39\"\u003eSeal of the Reserve Bank of India\u003c\/b\u003e—featuring a tiger and a palm tree—symbolizing the financial stewardship of the nation. The denomination is prominently displayed in the center with \"FIVE RUPEES\" repeated in various scripts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Taylor\" Signature:\u003c\/b\u003e Like your 10 Rupee note, this bears the signature of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"77\"\u003eSir James Braid Taylor\u003c\/b\u003e, the second Governor of the RBI and the first to have his signature grace the nation's banknotes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNote on Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e PMG has designated this note as having \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"58\"\u003e\"Staple Holes at Issue\"\u003c\/b\u003e. In the context of Indian numismatics, these are not considered damage but rather a hallmark of authenticity, as bank tellers in India traditionally stapled bundles of notes together for secure transport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eItem Details:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIssuer:\u003c\/b\u003e Reserve Bank of India (British Administration).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/b\u003e Five Rupees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e ND (1937).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePick Number:\u003c\/b\u003e P-18a (J\u0026amp;R 4.3.1).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSerial Number:\u003c\/b\u003e H\/95 255192.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrading:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"9\"\u003ePMG 25 Very Fine\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"12,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCollector's Perspective:\u003c\/b\u003e The 5 Rupee note is often harder to find in decent condition than the 10 Rupee, as it was a \"workhorse\" denomination that saw much higher velocity in local markets. A \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0\" data-index-in-node=\"192\"\u003ePMG 25 Very Fine\u003c\/b\u003e example represents a highly collectible grade where the paper retains its original body and the intricate underprints are still clearly distinguishable. This note is essential for anyone building a chronological history of the Reserve Bank of India.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eYou will receive what you see in the photos\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eShipping and Packaging Information:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eProcessing Time:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOrders placed from Monday to Friday will be carefully packed and dispatched within 24 hours.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ePackaging:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eTo ensure the safety of your purchase, we use board-backed envelopes and plastic sleeves to protect our products during transit.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eUnited Kingdom Shipping:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eEnjoy free shipping within the UK, regardless of the weight of your order.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFor orders under 5 pounds, your shipment will be sent via second class mail without tracking.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOrders between 5 pounds and 15 pounds will be shipped using first class mail without tracking.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOrders exceeding 15 pounds will be shipped via first class mail with tracking.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eOrders over 100 pounds will benefit from special delivery with next-day delivery service.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eInternational Shipping:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eFor international orders, we use royal mail international.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"worldbanknote","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56925802267006,"sku":"EB-155784833352","price":120.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/1663\/5161\/files\/57_3692e57a-c857-4dc1-a41c-a72b720a2088.jpg?v=1773126778","url":"https:\/\/worldbanknoteonline.com\/products\/british-india-5-rupees-nd-1937-kgvi-pick-18a-ch-unc-pmg-25","provider":"worldbanknote","version":"1.0","type":"link"}