KING GEORGE VI ~ 10 RUPEE NOTE ~ C.D.DESHMUKH ~ RARE NOTE ~ F-3/12

Signed by C.D. Deshmukh • Prefix/Block F-3/12 • Rare British India Issue**

Own a scarce and prestigious piece of British India currency with this King George VI 10 Rupee Note, bearing the signature of C.D. Deshmukh, the first Indian Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. Notes signed by Deshmukh during the late colonial period are among the most sought-after, especially in specific prefixes like F-3/12, which are considered scarce.

This iconic note features the regal portrait of King George VI on the obverse, paired with traditional British India design motifs and detailed security markings. The reverse displays the elegant sailing dhow / sailing boat artwork—one of the most visually admired designs in the entire British India series.

Because of its historical importance, limited survival, and the significance of Deshmukh’s tenure, this 10 Rupee note is recognized as a rare collectible, especially in the F-3/12 prefix range.