*Republic India – 1 Rupee Note (1964) Signed by S. Bhoothalingam – Finance Secretary Issue**

Own a rare and historically important piece of modern Indian currency with this 1964 One Rupee Note signed by S. Bhoothalingam, who served as the Finance Secretary of India. Unlike other denominations signed by RBI Governors, the 1 Rupee note is uniquely issued by the Government of India, making it the only Indian note that carries the signature of the Finance Secretary.

This 1964 issue belongs to the early copper-nickel coinage era and is notable for its classic design, robust paper quality, and clean printing style. Featuring the elegant One Rupee Coin motif on the reverse and the national emblem on the front, the note captures the simplicity and heritage of India’s mid-20th-century currency system.

Highly sought after by collectors, the S. Bhoothalingam signature makes this note particularly valuable for numismatists specializing in government issues and early post-independence currency.