Take a Look at 3 Fine Examples of Princely State Notes
• Several princely states of India issued coins during the colonial era, but there was just one state which issued notes as well, and that was Hyderabad. • These princely state notes featured beautiful intricate designs and Urdu legends on them, something that you wouldn’t find in other colonial era notes of India. Let’s take a look at few examples today!
• These princely state rupees were machine-made and issued on Azar 14, 1329 as per Hijri Calendar system, featuring the signature of the then Governor, Fakhr-udDin Ahmad, featuring a Prefix A. • The obverse side features the text Sarkar-e-Ali' in Urdu, the obverse design of Hyderabad One Rupee Coin, Promise text "EK RUPAYA SICCA OSMANIA", For the Government in Urdu and signature. The reverse side depicted the language panel showing denomination in English, Kannada, Marathi and Telugu. The watermark consisted of ONE RUPEE written in six lines in a pattern.
• These 5 Rupees Princely State Currency Notes were machine made and were issued on 1 Farwardi 1347 as per Hijri Calendar, featuring a signature of FakhrYar Jung and prefixes MD to MF. • The obverse side depicted the text Sarkar-e-Ali' in Urdu, Two six digit serial numbers, Coat of Arms, Denomination in Marathi, Telugu, O.S. Rs. FIVE and Kannada, PAANCH RUPYE in Urdu and many other elements. O.S. stands for Osmania Sicca. The reverse side depicts the obverse design of five Hyderabad Rupee One Coins 1337 AH.
• This 10 rupees princely state currency was machine made on 1 Aban 1333 as per Hijri Calendar featuring the signature of Hyder Nawaz Jung and a prefix starting from AL to AP. • The obverse side featured the text Currency Note Sarkar-e-Ali' in Urdu, two five digit serial numbers, Coat of Arms, denomination in Marathi, Telugu, O.S. Rs. TEN and Kannada, DUS RUPYE in Urdu, Promise text, signature and other such elements. The reverse side shows 10, numeral in siyaq, Telugu, Kannada and Marathi.
• By closely studying the designs and history of these lovely princely state notes, you can discover several interesting facts that are hidden in our past. • So, start searching for these incredible varieties of Indian banknotes and try adding a new dimension to your collection.