By Nilaish, Member IBNS Bank of Bombay last issue: signatures of Secretary: Indian paper money has a vast history with full of gaps and surprises. I am a collector of Indian Paper Money and World banknotes since 1998 and specializing in Indian paper money issued before 1861. When browsing through my collection, I found a very interesting banknote which highlights a remarkable breakthrough in the Indian currency issue. The new find is, BANK OF BOMBAY 10 Rupees note, dated 1 November 1860, signed by James Blair, Secretary & Treasurer (see Bagachi, pg. no. 210). Bank of Bombay, 10 Rupees, Uniface, 1 Nov. 1860, Last issue, Serial no. A14518, signed by James Blair, Secretary & Treasurer (1860-1865). Bank of Bombay, 10 Rupees, 20 March 1855, serial no. 65146, signed by John Stuart, Secretary & Treasurer (1842-1860). Image Courtesy: Todywalla Auctions. Bank of Bombay notes were issued without prefix with printed serial n...
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