Obverse
Orange Colour Note
RESERVE BANK / OF INDIA with GUARANTEED BY THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT above it. Ashoka Pillar in right window, Serial number below below Ashoka Pillar. 5 in top corners. FIVE / RUPEES and PAANCH RUPAYE in Hindi in Central Denomination Panel. Signed by GOVERNOR For THE RESERVE BANK OF INDIA. No relief underprint. Security thread. Dual colour tint on borders. “I PROMISE TO PAY THE BEARER ON DEMAND THE SUM OF FIVE RUPEES AT THE OFFICE OF ISSUE AT BOMBAY”.
Reverse
RESERVE BANK / OF INDIA in two lines above, language panel in centre. Vignette of six Indian blackbucks in central panel. 5 in left vertical panel. RBI seal in right vertical panel beside watermark window.
RBI Seal
Type 1.
Language Panel
Type 2A on reverse.
Watermark
Ashoka Pillar on left. FIVE/RUPEES/RESERVE/BANK OF/INDIA in five lines in centre.
Dimensions
12.8 X 7.3 cm
Table
| Type No. | Signature | Prefix | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.12.2.1 | H.V.R. Iengar | Z | Released on 11th May 1959 |
