Rare 100 Rupees Hirakud Dam Inset I G Patel Signature Republic India Reserve Bank Note # A506

Rare Reserve Bank of India 100 Rupees note of the well known Hirakud Dam type, issued for Republic India and signed by Governor I. G. Patel. The face carries the Lion Capital of Ashoka, the bilingual promise clause and the red serial AE15 176550, while the reverse shows the Hirakud Dam with the language panel and the RBI seal.

• Denomination: 100 Rupees, Reserve Bank of India
• Signature: I. G. Patel, Governor
• Reverse design: Hirakud Dam
• Serial number: AE15 176550
• Material and size: paper, about 72.6 x 156.7 mm
• Condition: Fine, with folds, soiling, pen writing and minor edge wear

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Add a distinguished piece of Indian numismatic history to your collection with this Reserve Bank of India 100 Rupees note featuring the iconic Hirakud Dam reverse. Issued during the Republic India era, this paper banknote bears the authentic signature of RBI Governor I. G. Patel, a notable figure in the nation's financial heritage. The face displays the majestic Lion Capital of Ashoka and bilingual text, while the reverse honors one of India's earliest major multipurpose river valley projects, symbolizing post-independence industrial growth. Graded in Fine condition, this heavy-used collectible shows authentic signs of circulation, including folds, soiling, minor edge wear, and historical pen writing that adds character to its journey through commerce. Collectors prize the Hirakud Dam series for its striking architectural imagery and Governor Patel's signature. Because circulated historical currency carries tangible stories of the past, owning an actual piece like serial number AE15 176550 offers a genuine connection to mid-century Indian economics. Please review the provided photographs, as you will receive the exact note pictured in this listing.