Rare Green Color 1 Rupee 1951 Government of India KG Ambegaonkar Signature Republic India Note # A544

Rare Government of India One Rupee note of 1951, issued under the Ministry of Finance in the early years of the Republic. The face carries the Ashoka Lion Capital, the value in English and Hindi, and the serial number E/37 066338, while the back shows the 1951 one rupee coin design with the denomination in several Indian languages.

• Denomination: One Rupee
• Year: 1951, as printed on the coin vignette on the reverse
• Issuer: Government of India, signed by the Secretary, Ministry of Finance
• Material: paper, uniface watermark panel at left
• Size: approximately 101.5 x 64.3 mm
• Condition: circulated, with folds, soiling, light staining and worn edges

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Step back into the foundational years of independent India with this scarce 1951 Government of India One Rupee note. Issued during the dawn of the Republic, this distinctive green-toned paper currency bears the esteemed signature of K.G. Ambegaonkar, serving as the Secretary of the Ministry of Finance. The face proudly displays the iconic Ashoka Lion Capital, alongside the uniface watermark panel, while the reverse features a detailed vignette of the original 1951 one rupee coin with denominations inscribed in multiple regional languages. Graded in Very Fine condition, this circulated piece shows honest signs of history through gentle folds and light aging, adding to its authentic charm. Numismatists and paper currency enthusiasts prize these early Republican issues for their historical significance, unique artwork, and tightening availability in the modern market. Whether you are building a comprehensive type set of Indian paper money or seeking a conversation-starting centerpiece from 1951, this genuine collectible bridges the rich heritage of post-independence finance with timeless numismatic appeal. The exact note photographed is the one shipped to your collection.