Money, Paper

Artifact

Accession Number:
78.1.459
Materials
Paper
Measurements
6.5 cm (width) 10 cm (length)
8.7 cm (width) 10.5 cm (length)
Description
Indian Paper Currency (1) 1 rupee note within plastic covering. "Government of India". White and purple paper currency featuring the Lion Capital of Asoka (Ashoka column) encircled on the top right on one side. This side has a round white arch on the left, 1's in the top corners, purple patterns and border. The other side features wheat ears around a "1" encircled on the left, with purple design surrounding it. Has text in the centre and a blank curved rectangle with cloud-shaped border on the top and bottom. 

https://www.banknotes.com/in77d.htm 
Marks/Labels
"Government of India" 
"One rupee" 
Category
Money, Paper