Obverse
vignette: Personified “Commerce” sitting on articles of Merchandise in centre. CALCUTTA in Promise text. Printed serial number on either side. Two Pre-printed dates in promise text panel on either side. FIFTY in denomination panel in lower left. Denomination in native languages discontinued. Manuscript signature above denomination panel and For the BANK OF BENGAL. Henceforth “For the BANK OF BENGAL” outside promise text panel. Printed on paper of density 26 grams per square meter by Perkins, Bacon & Co. London using Patent hardened steel plate.
Reverse
Same as Type 1A.3.6
Watermark
Same as Type 1A.3.3
Note
- Reverse similar to type 1A.3.7 & 1A.3.8 but second line of native inscription in Kaithi instead of Devanagari.
- Exists also as Specimen in all denominations.
- Serial number panel for Rupees 10, 15, 20, 25
- Serial number panel for Rupees 50, 100, 250, 500 and 1000
Table
| Type No. | Denominations | known dates | Denomination Panel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1A.3.9.1 | 10 Company Rupees | 15 April 1853, 15 Aug. 1855, 1 Sept. 1855, 1 Sept. 1856 Also specimen proof on card |  |
| 1A.3.9.2 | 15 Company Rupees | 15 April 1853, 1 Sept. 1855 Also specimen proof on card |  |
| 1A.3.9.3 | 20 Company Rupees | 15 April 1853, 25 April 1853 Also specimen proof on card |  |
| 1A.3.9.4 | 25 Company Rupees | 15 April 1853, Also specimen proof on card |  |
| 1A.3.9.5 | 50 Company Rupees | 15 April 1853, Also specimen proof on card |  |
| 1A.3.9.6 | 100 Company Rupees | 15 April 1853, Also specimen proof on card |  |
| 1A.3.9.7 | 250 Company Rupees | 15 April 1853, Also specimen proof on card |  |
| 1A.3.9.8 | 500 Company Rupees | 15 April 1853, Also specimen proof on card |  |
| 1A.3.9.9 | 1000 Company Rupees | 15 April 1853, Also specimen proof on card |  |
