Name: 1 Rupee – Government of India | L.K.Jha | UNC
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1 Rupee – Government of India | L.K.Jha | UNC

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This 1 Rupee banknote from India was issued in 1957 by the Government of India after the introduction of the decimal currency system.
It features a simple violet design with the national emblem and multilingual inscriptions, representing early post-independence Indian currency.

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The 1 Rupee banknote issued in 1957 by the Government of India marks an important phase in the monetary history of India, coinciding with the adoption of the decimalized rupee system.

Printed on paper and measuring approximately 101 × 64 mm, this note continues the tradition of 1 Rupee notes being issued directly by the Government rather than the central bank. The obverse side features a violet color scheme with the Lion Capital of the Ashoka Pillar Capital, which serves as the national emblem. The denomination and official text appear in both Devanagari and Latin scripts, along with the signature of the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance.

The design includes a stylized coin motif within a scalloped pattern, giving it a distinctive appearance compared to earlier issues. The reverse side carries ornamental designs and multilingual inscriptions, reflecting India’s linguistic diversity.

As one of the early issues of independent India’s decimal currency, this banknote is valued by collectors for its historical significance, simple yet elegant design, and its role in the transition to modern Indian monetary systems alongside notes issued by the Reserve Bank of India.