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10 Rupees, State Bank of Pakistan, Pakistan, 1948–1970 (Pick 13)

DocumentedSupported by at least one credible specialist source.

Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1948-1970

Issuing entity

Pakistan

This 10 Rupees note was issued in Pakistan by the State Bank of Pakistan, with dates recorded from 1948–1970. It belongs to the Rupee (1948-1960) currency system. Issuing authority and period recorded in the catalogue: Dominion (1947-1956); George VI (1947-1952); Elizabeth II (1952-1956). It measures 147 × 81 mm and is printed on paper. The Standard Catalog of World Paper Money lists the type as Pick 13.

Obverse: Shalimar Gardens in Lahore Scripts: Latin and Urdu. Its lettering reads “بینک دولت پاکستان / دس روپے”. Reverse: Tombs at the Great Necropolis in the Makli Hills near Thatta, Sindh Scripts: Bengali and Latin. Its lettering reads “State Bank of Pakistan / Ten Rupees”. The note was printed by De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date). Watermark: Crecent and star. Signatures recorded for the type: Zahid Hussain (ZH) (Governor); Abdul Qadir (AQ) (Governor); Shujaat Ali Hasnie (Urdu) (SAH() (Governor); Mahbubur Rashid (MR) (Governor). Issue date recorded in the catalogue: 1 September 1951. Demonetized: 6 May 1972.

Identification note: match the value, issuing bank, printed date and Pick number together; dates and signature combinations distinguish sub-varieties, which are not separated in this entry. Details follow the Numista catalogue entry and the Standard Catalog reference it cites; they have not been checked against a central-bank archive.

Evidence at a glance

Linked sources
3
Photograph views
4
Catalogue references
2

Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.

Historical context

Four signature varieties Notes exist with the overprint "BANGLADESH" on them, which Krause says were issued by Bangladesh after they separated from Pakistan. However, the "Bangladesh Bank or the Ministry of Finance never issued an order to overprint or rubber-stamp Pakistani currency" ( source ), meaning that the stamps are neither official nor of importance.

Physical characteristics

Size
147 × 81 mm
Shape
Rectangular
Material
Paper
Watermark
Crecent and star

Technical characteristics

Printer
De La Rue (Thomas de la Rue; Thomas De La Rue & Co.; TDLR), London, United Kingdom (1821-date)
Currency
Rupee (1948-1960)
Signatures
Zahid Hussain (ZH) (Governor) · Abdul Qadir (AQ) (Governor) · Shujaat Ali Hasnie (Urdu) (SAH() (Governor) · Mahbubur Rashid (MR) (Governor)
Demonetized
6 May 1972
Issuing bank
State Bank of Pakistan

Design

Obverse
Shalimar Gardens in Lahore Scripts: Latin and Urdu
Reverse
Tombs at the Great Necropolis in the Makli Hills near Thatta, Sindh Scripts: Bengali and Latin
Obverse lettering
بینک دولت پاکستان / دس روپے
Reverse lettering
State Bank of Pakistan / Ten Rupees

Identification

Value
10 Rupees
Dates recorded
1948-1970
Distinguishing features
Printed date and signature combination separate sub-varieties
Catalogue number to match
Pick 13

Documentation checklist

Denomination
Research required
Issue or mint date
Recorded
Material
Recorded
Weight
Research required
Mint or printer
Recorded
Mint or printer mark
Research required
Catalogue reference
Recorded
Attached photograph (check rights)
Recorded

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Catalogue references

  • Standard Catalog of World Paper Money (Pick)P13
  • NumistaN# 201856

Research required

  • Confirm date and signature varieties against the Standard Catalog of World Paper Money.
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