Obverse
1st issue: Released in May 1923. Printed in England, at the Bank of England Press on white, handmade and moulded paper. GOVERNMENT OF INDIA in upper and lower margins. Portrait of King George V in right window. Serial number on top left and lower right. 10 on top right and bottom left. TEN / RUPEES in Central Denomination Panel. Signed FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA. Pattern of a basket weave with enclosed ‘10’ in central panel.
Reverse
GRI in a rectangle in top left, Rs / Ten and 10 in a wreath on either lower corners. The pattern of a rayed star and motto of Star of India – HEAVENS LIGHT OUR GUIDE beneath language panel in centre.
Language Panel
Type 2.
Watermark
Enclosed star in a rectangle, stylised GRI and five wavy lines along the borders with randomly spaced lines across the wavy border.
Note
Order of the star of india
The British Crown bestowed this honour through the order of knighthood to Indian Kings as well as British officers and administrators. Motto of Star of India – HEAVENS LIGHT OUR GUIDE.
Table
| Type No. | Signature | Prefix | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6.1 | A.C. McWatters | A, B | Serial numbers in top left and bottom right |
| 3.6.2 | H. Denning | B, C | Serial numbers in top left and bottom right |
