Rs 5 Currency Fafda Issue Big Size P C Bhattacharya Sign

Available for collectors is a rare Rs. 5 Indian currency note, popularly referred to as a “Fafda Note” due to its elongated rectangular shape, resembling the popular snack. This note is part of the big-size currency series issued during the early decades of post-independence India and features the signature of P.C. Bhattacharya, the 7th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (1962–1967). The note showcases classic design elements, a prominent watermark, and detailed multilingual denomination panels. It is a vintage and discontinued format, no longer in circulation, and highly sought after by numismatists. Note Details: Denomination: ₹5 Nickname: Fafda Note / Big Size Note Governor’s Signature: P.C. Bhattacharya Condition: Collector’s grade (Good to Excellent, as applicable) Size: Approx. 127 mm x 73 mm Obverse: Ashoka Lion Capital, RBI seal, denomination in multiple Indian languages Reverse: Features Indian rural/industrial development motifs Watermark: Visible under light for authenticity Issue Period: Early to mid-1960s Rarity: Moderate to High – fewer surviving pieces in good condition Why This Note is Collectible: Signed by P.C. Bhattacharya, a respected RBI Governor from the 1960s Classic big-size ₹5 design – now obsolete Popular among collectors of pre-1970 Indian currency A fine piece of Indian numismatic history