Diagonal red SPECIMEN and DLR oval ovpts; horizontal red SPECIMEN NO # ovpt lower left; all-zero s/n 5 rupees Values

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Diagonal red SPECIMEN and DLR oval ovpts; horizontal red SPECIMEN NO # ovpt lower left; all-zero s/n 5 rupees Values

Details

Obverse: English, Hindi, and Tamil text; coat of arms; Queen Elizabeth II wearing ceremonial dress of the Order of the Garter

Reverse: English, Hindi, and Tamil text; Lion mountain; memorial celebrating 550th anniversary of Dutch landing; sailboat in Grand Port harbor

Basic Information

GSID:

121642

Denomination:

5 rupees

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Diagonal red SPECIMEN and DLR oval ovpts; horizontal red SPECIMEN NO # ovpt lower left; all-zero s/n

Design Details

Note Color:

Blue

Note Dimension:

140 x 78 mm

Printer:

THOMAS DE LA RUE & COMPANY, LIMITED

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