Description
This is a rare and highly collectible Rs. 5 Indian currency note, popularly known among collectors as the “Fafda Note” due to its large size and resemblance to the traditional Gujarati snack in shape and color. Issued during the early years of independent India, this note carries immense numismatic and historical value. Key Features: Denomination: Rs. 5 Nickname: Fafda Note (Big Size Note) Governor’s Signature: P.C. Bhattacharya (served as RBI Governor from 1962–1967) Condition: GEM UNC (Gem Uncirculated) – pristine quality, crisp paper, no folds, no stains, and sharp corners Size: Larger than modern notes (approx. 127 x 73 mm) Paper Quality: High-grade vintage currency paper with watermark security features Obverse: Ashoka Lion Capital emblem, denomination in multiple languages Reverse: Rural imagery and denomination design Issue Era: Circa 1960s Price: ₹1050 each These notes are getting increasingly rare in GEM UNC condition, especially with early RBI governor signatures like that of P.C. Bhattacharya. A prized addition for any serious collector of Indian currency, or a great investment piece as the market value continues to rise.