Compiled by Nilaish Mem. IBNS, L.M. (IBNS-IBCC) Early Paper of India: Presidency Banks Issues (1800-1860) ca. 1791 - General Bank of Bengal and Behar (Bihar) hand sketch of C.N. Cooke (Accountant of Bank of Bengal (1863). Promissory Note Contemplation. 1806 - Bank of Calcutta was formed in Bengal Presidency. It may have issued notes but essays were made recorded by Symes (1904). No information beyond this is known. 1810 - Bank of Bengal (1809) designed promissory notes, earliest recorded date is 1812. These notes were uniface series (1812-1822). The last date recorded of this type is 1819. Gold Mohur notes were issued in Aug. 1816. One gold mohur = 16 sicca Rupees. 1823-56 - Bank of Bengal issued promissory notes with vignette of personified maiden sitting by the quay with articles of merchandise called, 'COMMERCE SERIES'. There are some varieties in the types. [Image Courtesy: Todywalla]. The notes were denominated in 'Sicca Rupees' and late...
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