India 100 Rupees 1960 P C Bhattacharya Signed Big Size Note

This is an original India ₹100 banknote issued in 1960, signed by P. C. Bhattacharya, one of the early Governors of the Reserve Bank of India. This is a large-size (pre-Gandhi series) note, highly collectible among vintage Indian currency enthusiasts.

Note Details:

• Denomination: ₹100 (One Hundred Rupees)
• Year: 1960
• Governor Signature: P.C. Bhattacharya
• Prefix: AC63
• Serial Number: 138849
• Type: Big Size Note (Pre-Mahatma Gandhi Series)
• Color: Blue, violet, and olive tones

Design Features:

• Obverse:
  • Ashoka Lion Capital on right side
  • “I Promise to Pay the Bearer…” text
  • Clear Governor signature
  • Dual serial numbers in red
• Reverse:
  • Detailed dam/industrial power plant scene, symbolizing India’s early development
  • Multilingual language panel
  • RBI seal at center bottom

Condition:

• Grade: Very Fine (VF)
• Moderate circulation with:
  • Multiple folds and creases
  • Minor stains and aging marks
  • Writing marks on watermark panel
  • No major tears (overall intact structure)

Collectibility:

• Popular big size ₹100 note
• Early RBI Governor signature
• Classic industrial reverse design
• Strong demand among Indian banknote collectors