India Ten Rupees 1957 H V R Iyengar D-5 Plain Inset Note

This is a 10 Rupees Indian banknote issued by the Reserve Bank of India in 1957, bearing the signature of Governor H V R Iyengar. Distinguished by its vibrant purple color and classic post-independence design, it is a widely collected example from mid-century Indian paper money.

Obverse Features

• “RESERVE BANK OF INDIA” at the top and classic promise text: “I promise to pay the bearer on demand the sum of TEN RUPEES.”
• Denomination value printed in both English and Hindi (“दस रुपये”).
• The serial number “Y60 896614” appears twice, left and right.
• Signature: H V R Iyengar, RBI Governor from 1957–1962.
• Iconic Lion Capital of Ashoka pillar clearly depicted at right.

Reverse Features

• Central vignette of a traditional Indian dhow (sailing boat) on the water, representing India’s maritime heritage.
• Multilingual value panel at left, with “Rupees Ten” written in various regional languages.
• “RESERVE BANK OF INDIA” and denomination at top.
• Watermark window at right side.