{"product_id":"india-british-10-ten-rupees-p19a-1937-pmg25-king-george","title":"ND (1937) British India 10 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 Relic of the Raj: The 1937 George VI Ten Rupees\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eCapture the historic grandeur of British India with this authentic \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"67\"\u003eTen Rupee note\u003c\/b\u003e. Issued shortly after the accession of King George VI, this series is a masterclass in colonial currency design, blending classical Western portraiture with the lush, tropical landscapes of the Indian subcontinent.\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 sharp, left-facing portrait of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"59\"\u003eKing George VI\u003c\/b\u003e wearing the Imperial Crown and robes of state. The central vignette depicts a serene river scene with palm trees and distant hills, showcasing the \"jewel in the crown\" of the British Empire.\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 two magnificent \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"42\"\u003eElephants\u003c\/b\u003e with mahouts (riders), flanking the Reserve Bank of India's seal. The denomination is printed in eight different Indian languages (Urdu, Hindi, Bengali, Burmese, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Gujarati), reflecting the vast linguistic diversity of the era.\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 This note carries the signature of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"59\"\u003eSir James Braid Taylor\u003c\/b\u003e, the second Governor of the RBI. Taylor was the first to have his signature appear on Indian currency notes, as the first Governor (Osborne Smith) did not sign any.\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 noted \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"33\"\u003e\"Staple Holes at Issue\"\u003c\/b\u003e. This is a common and accepted characteristic of Indian notes from this period, as they were often bundled and stapled at the bank for security—a practice known as \"staple-hole\" that is factored into the grading process for this region.\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 Ten 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 (Issued 1937–1943).\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-19a.\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 C\/85 286924.\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 British India notes are among the most sought-after in the global market. A \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12,0\" data-index-in-node=\"101\"\u003ePMG 25 Very Fine\u003c\/b\u003e grade is a solid \"collector grade\" for this issue; the paper retains its integrity, the colors remain visible despite some light toning, and the historical details are sharp. 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