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India Portuguesa Banknote 10 Rupias 1945 DIM 400 AED
AED 400
Item Details
Age
Brand New
Condition
Almost no noticeable problems or flaws
Usage
Still in original packaging
Posted on: 3rd February 2026
Description
ortuguese India – 10 Rupees (1945)
Issuing Authority: Banco Nacional Ultramarino
Country / Territory: Portuguese India
Denomination: 10 Rupees
Date: 29 November 1945
Pick Number: P-36a.7
Serial Number: 478109
Design & Features
Front Design:
Portrait of a Portuguese historical figure on the right
Central text in Portuguese reading “DEZ RUPIAS” (Ten Rupees)
Multilingual inscriptions (Portuguese and local Indian scripts)
Decorative guilloche patterns typical of colonial-era notes
Color: Predominantly brown / reddish-brown
Signatures: Printed signatures of bank officials at the bottom
Condition & Special Notes
Condition (Graded): Very Fine (VF 20)
Damage: Two large cancellation holes (commonly done when notes were demonetized or officially withdrawn)
Holder: Professionally encapsulated and graded by DIM Currency
Historical Context
This banknote was issued during the final years of Portuguese rule in India (Goa, Daman, and Diu). Despite being denominated in rupees, it reflects Portuguese administration and design traditions. Notes like this are popular with collectors of colonial currency and Portuguese empire issues
Issuing Authority: Banco Nacional Ultramarino
Country / Territory: Portuguese India
Denomination: 10 Rupees
Date: 29 November 1945
Pick Number: P-36a.7
Serial Number: 478109
Design & Features
Front Design:
Portrait of a Portuguese historical figure on the right
Central text in Portuguese reading “DEZ RUPIAS” (Ten Rupees)
Multilingual inscriptions (Portuguese and local Indian scripts)
Decorative guilloche patterns typical of colonial-era notes
Color: Predominantly brown / reddish-brown
Signatures: Printed signatures of bank officials at the bottom
Condition & Special Notes
Condition (Graded): Very Fine (VF 20)
Damage: Two large cancellation holes (commonly done when notes were demonetized or officially withdrawn)
Holder: Professionally encapsulated and graded by DIM Currency
Historical Context
This banknote was issued during the final years of Portuguese rule in India (Goa, Daman, and Diu). Despite being denominated in rupees, it reflects Portuguese administration and design traditions. Notes like this are popular with collectors of colonial currency and Portuguese empire issues
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