Five Rupees Bank Note of King George VI, 1944, Signed by C. D. Deshmukh

The Five Rupees bank note of King George VI, issued in 1944 and bearing the signature of Sir C. D. Deshmukh, is an important wartime issue of British India and a significant collectible from the final years of colonial rule. This note carries a black serial number, A Prefix, and serial number A33 919966, and is catalogued as KJ & RR #4.4.1. The obverse features the portrait of King George VI, complemented by intricate security engravings and multilingual denomination panels characteristic of the period. Signed by C. D. Deshmukh, who later became the first Indian Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, the note holds considerable historical significance. Despite exhibiting holes, folds, and staining consistent with circulation, it remains a Choice Very Fine example with strong collectible appeal. Owing to its historical importance, desirable Deshmukh signature, and relative scarcity, this 1944 Five Rupees note is regarded as a very scarce and sought-after issue among collectors of British Indian paper money.