Rare 1 Rupee 1990 Bimal Jalan Signature Government of India Republic India Note # A579

Rare One Rupee note of 1990 issued by the Government of India, carrying the signature of Bimal Jalan, Finance Secretary. The face shows the one rupee coin motif with the Ashoka Lion Capital, while the reverse depicts the Bombay High offshore oil rig within a wheat ear border, with the denomination in fifteen Indian languages.

• Denomination: One Rupee, Government of India issue
• Year: 1990, as dated on the coin device on the reverse
• Signatory: Bimal Jalan, Finance Secretary
• Material: paper; serial number 26G 809065 with inset letter B
• Size: approximately 95.8 x 63.5 mm
• Condition: Fine, with folds, soiling and light edge wear

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Step into the fascinating world of Indian numismatics with this captivating Government of India 1 Rupee note issued in 1990. As the smallest denomination in Indian paper currency, the one rupee note holds a unique status as it was officially issued by the Ministry of Finance rather than the Reserve Bank of India, bearing the distinct signature of Finance Secretary Bimal Jalan. The face proudly displays the iconic Ashoka Lion Capital alongside a replica of the 1 rupee coin motif, while the reverse showcases the Bombay High offshore oil rig framed by lush wheat ears, symbolizing India's industrial and agricultural progress. Collectors prize these vintage notes for their distinct pink-violet hues and intricate security designs. Owning a piece of circulating history from the early post-liberalization era is a wonderful milestone for any serious archivist of modern Indian currency. This authentic piece is offered in a well-traveled, heavily used Fine condition, displaying the authentic folds and character of a true survivor from the bazaar, and you will receive the exact note photographed in the listing.