Republic India – 1 Rupee Note (1949) Signed by K.R.K. Menon • Early Post-Independence Issue**

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Add a rare and historically significant note to your currency collection with this 1949 One Rupee Government of India Note, signed by K.R.K. Menon, one of the earliest Finance Secretaries of independent India. This issue is among the first series of 1 Rupee notes released after India gained independence, making it an important milestone in Indian numismatics.

Struck in a distinct bluish-green color, the 1949 series features the Ashoka Lion Capital on the obverse and the One Rupee Coin design on the reverse, reflecting India’s transition into a sovereign republic. As with all 1 Rupee notes, this issue is not signed by an RBI Governor, but by the Finance Secretary, making the signature an essential collectible marker.

Early post-independence 1 Rupee notes with K.R.K. Menon’s signature are increasingly sought after due to their age, rarity, and historical value.