Famous Tractor Issue 5 Rupees 2010 Signed D Subbarao Mahatma Gandhi Series Tractor Reverse Republic India Note # A563

Rare 5 Rupees banknote of Republic India from the Mahatma Gandhi series, issued by the Reserve Bank of India and signed by the Governor. The face carries the Gandhi portrait, the Ashoka Lion Capital and the value in Hindi and English, while the reverse shows the well known farmer and tractor scene with the denomination in fifteen languages.

• Denomination: 5 Rupees
• Year of issue: 2010, as printed below the tractor panel
• Series: Mahatma Gandhi series, tractor reverse
• Serial number: 96A 225535
• Material and size: paper, about 63 x 117 mm
• Condition: Fair, heavily circulated with folds, soiling and soft paper

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Add a classic piece of modern Indian numismatic history to your collection with this Republic of India 5 Rupees banknote, issued in 2010 under the Mahatma Gandhi Series by the Reserve Bank of India. Featuring the iconic portrait of Mahatma Gandhi and the revered Ashoka Lion Capital on the obverse, this note is most celebrated for its charming reverse side depicting a farmer ploughing a field with a tractor, symbolizing India's strong agricultural roots. This specific specimen carries the authentic signature of former RBI Governor D. Subbarao, adding notable appeal for signature variety collectors. While 5 rupee notes are no longer actively printed in this traditional paper format—having transitioned largely to coins—surviving examples offer a nostalgic window into everyday commerce of the early 2010s. Paper money enthusiasts and thematic collectors focusing on agriculture, transport, or Gandhi memorabilia will appreciate having this historic denomination in their albums. Graded in Fine condition, this heavily used piece shows authentic signs of circulation, including folds and softening, ensuring it has traveled through real hands before finding its way to your collection. The exact note photographed is what you will receive.