Obverse
2nd issue: Printed in England. Paper – White, handmade; moulded. Released in October 1925.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA in top and lower margin. Portrait of King George V in right window. Serial number on top right and lower left. 10 on all four corners. 10 underprint in white with TEN RUPEES in Central Denomination Panel. Relief underprint 10 TEN 10 in signature panel.
Signed FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF INDIA.
Reverse
GRI in ornate panel on top left. The motto of Star of India – Heavens Light Our Guide on lower right. 10 on top right and lower left, arched RUPEES above and below the language panel. TEN RUPEES in centre divides the language panel.
Language Panel
Type 2.
Microlettering
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA TEN RUPEES in signature panel.
Watermark
Profile portrait of George V facing right, stylised GRI above and GOVT OF INDIA below.
Note
The portrait of the King is obscured by the micro pattern as seen from the reverse. It was decided not to change this defect, fearing objections by the public for frequent changes.
Table
Type No. | Signature | Prefix | Remark |
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3.7.1 | H. Denning | G/45 - G/99, H, J | Released in 1925 |
3.7.2 | J.B. Taylor | J, K, L | Released in 1926 |