10 Rupees (1985-90) (Front: National Emblem of India - Lion Capital of Asoka (Ashoka column), sculpted from sandstone, preserved at Sarnath Museum which was originally erected around 250 BCE atop an Ashoka Pillar at Sarnath. The wheel "Ashoka Chakra" on it's base is a centerpiece of National Flag of India. "Satyameva Jayate" National Motto of India* is inscribed under it. Mohendas Karamchand "Mahatma" Gandhi (2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948). Seal of RBI. Back: Two* blue peacocks or Indian peafowl (Pavo cristatus) sitting on branches of an old mango tree surrounded by antelopes, horses, flowers and a bird. Watermark: State Emblem of India, Lion Capital of Asoka with multiple Ashoka Chakra wheels behind it. Security features: Consecutively running serial numbers on the front of the banknote. Security thread. Predominant colours: Purple and brown. Artist: Pending. Signature: R. N. Malhotra (Governor, 4th of February 1985 to 22nd of December 1990). Security thread: Embedded, solid, 0.5 mm wide. Printing method: Intaglio. Issuer: Reserve Bank of India. Date of Issue: 1970-1990. Material: Cotton paper. Printer: Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited) (Serial Nos: 92Q/4018xx) (two usual pinholes) AU-UNC
Dimensions: 138 x 62 mm
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Catalogue Number: P-81h
Grade/condition: Almost Uncirculated (AU-UNC) (new, unused, mint, with usual pinholes)
Dimensions: 138 x 62 mm
LARGER SAMPLE PHOTO: CLICK HERE
Catalogue Number: P-81h
Grade/condition: Almost Uncirculated (AU-UNC) (new, unused, mint, with usual pinholes)
