It was about eight thirty am in the morning when Kishore Jhunjhunwalla (Godfather of Indian Paper Money Knowledge) called me on my mobile number. We had nice talk about my recent book on Indian Paper Money (Catalog of Indian Paper Money - 1770-1970). He was willing to have a copy of the book and also introduced Mr. Rezwan Razack (Chairman, IBNS-IBCC, Joint MD, Prestige Group), who contacted me earlier regarding his lost note accidently published in my book. On 24 Sept. 2010, the memorable date at which our meeting was fixed. I showed up to his legendary Falcon House office next to Safina Plaza (Prestige Group, Corporate Office). I was directed to wait in his lounge area before he called me in his cabin. He seemed to be lesser concerned about his lost note than numismatic activities.
He was very generous and showed a glimpse of his extraordinary collection of Indian Banknotes. He maintains an office with Museum value and Miss Rekha, who works as Curator of his collection, was just right. Some of his notes are extremely rare and are priceless. He has all issues of Bank of Hindostan and with a British five pounds note bearing the same Bank of Hindostan watermark. This banknote seemed to be of very rare variety. Following this list, he has all Bank of Bengal issues (All 10 types) to 1858. He has also portrayed the knowledge of Half notes in advent of valid proofs which are rare to find. These half notes are stocked to papers as bonds and are called 'Indemnity Bonds'.
After paper money act of 1861, he has remarkable proofs which depict the issuance of prefixes in the notes. One can judge the forgeries in the light of his insightful articles and paper cuttings. He seemed to have accurate understanding of the paper money issued in India. When I asked about his look outs of these rarities, he said, I had been, many times abroad regarding research of the sources. He was kind enough to show his remarkable collection of RBI Burma issues with forgeries and oddities. In his collection he has King George V, 1000 Rupees note with Red overprint, “Legal Tender in Burma only”. This banknote is the rarest note of King Geroge V section of British Banknotes. Only one example is confirmed. He said, "There are very few examples exist...", one is with him. He said, "I only collect a single piece of any type as a specimen for my records", and highlighted that, "TWO RUPEES AND ANNAS EIGHT note is my personal favourite." He has all proofs on card of the early Indian paper money as it appears. I will learn a lot from his great research, because his collection gave me insight, which helped me to advance my collection. He had been collecting banknotes for more than 40 years, and he also revealed that he started collecting when he was a teenager and found some old notes in the safe of his house. Over years, apart from pursuing this hobby to the core, he has also proved his business to be the maverick real estate company in the country. His collection's worth is over 100 Crores Rupees. The most unique collection of Indian Paper Money available in the world. Most pleasing fact is that, it is in India. Further, he has planned to open a museum for researchers. I think this would provide the best blend of information about Indian Paper Money to the young collectors like me. Being Numismatist, I hope to improve the content of my book, under his expert guidance and blessings. I wish for his success. God Bless him.
He was very generous and showed a glimpse of his extraordinary collection of Indian Banknotes. He maintains an office with Museum value and Miss Rekha, who works as Curator of his collection, was just right. Some of his notes are extremely rare and are priceless. He has all issues of Bank of Hindostan and with a British five pounds note bearing the same Bank of Hindostan watermark. This banknote seemed to be of very rare variety. Following this list, he has all Bank of Bengal issues (All 10 types) to 1858. He has also portrayed the knowledge of Half notes in advent of valid proofs which are rare to find. These half notes are stocked to papers as bonds and are called 'Indemnity Bonds'.
After paper money act of 1861, he has remarkable proofs which depict the issuance of prefixes in the notes. One can judge the forgeries in the light of his insightful articles and paper cuttings. He seemed to have accurate understanding of the paper money issued in India. When I asked about his look outs of these rarities, he said, I had been, many times abroad regarding research of the sources. He was kind enough to show his remarkable collection of RBI Burma issues with forgeries and oddities. In his collection he has King George V, 1000 Rupees note with Red overprint, “Legal Tender in Burma only”. This banknote is the rarest note of King Geroge V section of British Banknotes. Only one example is confirmed. He said, "There are very few examples exist...", one is with him. He said, "I only collect a single piece of any type as a specimen for my records", and highlighted that, "TWO RUPEES AND ANNAS EIGHT note is my personal favourite." He has all proofs on card of the early Indian paper money as it appears. I will learn a lot from his great research, because his collection gave me insight, which helped me to advance my collection. He had been collecting banknotes for more than 40 years, and he also revealed that he started collecting when he was a teenager and found some old notes in the safe of his house. Over years, apart from pursuing this hobby to the core, he has also proved his business to be the maverick real estate company in the country. His collection's worth is over 100 Crores Rupees. The most unique collection of Indian Paper Money available in the world. Most pleasing fact is that, it is in India. Further, he has planned to open a museum for researchers. I think this would provide the best blend of information about Indian Paper Money to the young collectors like me. Being Numismatist, I hope to improve the content of my book, under his expert guidance and blessings. I wish for his success. God Bless him.
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