20 Rupees S Jagannathan Correct Kashmiri Issue Very Fine Note

India 20 Rupees S. Jagannathan Note (Parliament House Type)

Obverse Details

Denomination: 20 Rupees, clearly printed in English and Hindi.

Design: Features the text “RESERVE BANK OF INDIA” and “Guaranteed by the Central Government” at the top.

Promise Text: “I promise to pay the bearer the sum of Twenty Rupees,” with the rare signature of Governor S. Jagannathan below.

Color Scheme: Predominantly red and pink tones.

Security: Watermark panel at left, visible Ashoka Lion Capital emblem at right.

Serial Number: D31 197960 (note-specific).

Reverse Details

Main Design: Detailed engraving of the Indian Parliament House at the center.

Text Panels: Hindi guarantee text at the left panel; watermark panel at right.

Denomination: “TWENTY RUPEES” in English and “बीस रुपये” in Hindi at bottom.

Color: Consistent red/pink palette with clear details.

Collector’s Highlights

This banknote is an authentic example from the S. Jagannathan governorship (1970–1975), sought-after by collectors for its historical Parliament House design, governor signature, and vintage appeal.

The note shows handwritten annotation in the watermark area, adding unique character for specialists.

Ideal for signature sets, Parliament series, or pre-1980s Indian currency collections.