A distinguished collector’s edition of the revised standard reference guide to Indian paper money, this volume is presented in a finely crafted leather binding with elegant gold foiling along the page edges.  Each book is housed in a bespoke leather box featuring a personalised nameplate, making every copy a unique collector’s piece.

The edition includes a Certificate of Authenticity signed by the authors and encloses a banknote bearing a unique serial number, which serves as the individual identification number of that particular book.

This extensively researched reference brings together a wealth of information and visual detail, including several features not previously published in this form:

• A chronological record of Indian banknotes: All types of banknotes issued in India from the inception of paper currency through to the introduction of the Rupee symbol on banknotes, systematically listed and classified.
• Watermarks: Detailed descriptions accompanied by pictorial illustrations of the watermarks found on Indian banknotes.
• Security features: A comprehensive explanation of the security features incorporated into Indian banknotes.
• Banknote illustrations: Detailed images of banknotes, accompanied by explanations of their distinguishing characteristics.
• Fine printing details: Examination of microprint, micro-lettering, micro-tint, relief underprints, motifs, and other intricate security and design elements.
• Issue and identification details: Well-researched and documented information on issue dates, types, prefixes, circles of issue, and signatories.
• The people behind the notes: Information on the engravers, designers, and printers responsible for the creation of Indian banknotes.

Combining numismatic scholarship, historical documentation, and fine craftsmanship, this limited edition is conceived as both a definitive reference work and a treasured keepsake for collectors and connoisseurs of India’s monetary heritage.