Rs 5 Old Fafda B Rama Rao 2nd Issue Rare Good Condition

Available here is a rare Rs. 5 old Indian currency note, popularly known as a “Fafda Note” due to its long rectangular shape, similar to the crispy Gujarati snack. This is the 2nd issue of the Rs. 5 denomination in this big-size format and is signed by B. Rama Rao, the 3rd Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, who served a brief term in 1957. This note is in Good Condition, with visible signs of circulation such as light creases or corner wear, but the design, signature, and watermark remain clearly visible. It is a scarce piece of post-independence Indian currency, especially sought-after by collectors of early RBI issues. Note Details: Denomination: ₹5 Nickname: Fafda Note / Big Size Note Issue Type: 2nd Issue Governor’s Signature: B. Rama Rao Condition: Good – signs of age and use but well-preserved design and details Size: Approx. 127 mm x 73 mm Obverse: Features Ashoka Lion Capital and denomination in multiple Indian languages Reverse: Illustrates Indian rural/agricultural scene Watermark: Present and visible Issue Year: 1957 Why This Note Is Special: Rare 2nd issue of the ₹5 Fafda series Signed by B. Rama Rao, one of the shortest-serving RBI governors Increasingly rare in any collectible condition A valuable piece for building a complete pre-1960 Indian currency collection