Rs 10 Big Size Fafda Note Governor HVR Iyengar Collectible

A rare and collectible large format Ten Rupees (₹10) banknote issued by the Reserve Bank of India, signed by Governor H.V.R. Iyengar (1957–1962).

• Denomination: ₹10 (Ten Rupees)
• Governor: H.V.R. Iyengar
• Serial Number: V/73 005263
• Low Serial: 005263 – Sub-10,000 serial, highly desirable among collectors
• Format: Large / Big Size (pre-decimal era)
• Series: Pre-decimal / Early Republic India
• Obverse: Lion Capital of Ashoka (Sarnath), Ashoka Chakra
• Colour: Purple / Violet
• Condition: Circulated – Very Fine (VF)
• Country of Origin: India

The low serial number 005263 makes this note especially prized — sub-10,000 serials are actively sought by Indian numismatists. Combined with the large size format and Governor Iyengar’s signature, this is a standout collectible from early Republic India.