10 Rupees Bank Note of King George VI, 1944 First Issue, Signed by C. D. Deshmukh, PCGS 53 About New

The Ten Rupees bank note of King George VI, issued in 1944 and signed by Sir C. D. Deshmukh, is a significant and highly collectible issue from British India. As one of the early notes signed by the first Indian Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, it occupies a special place in Indian monetary history. The note features the portrait of King George VI on the obverse, accompanied by intricate security engraving, ornate design elements, and multilingual denomination panels typical of the period. This specimen belongs to the First Issue series and has been professionally certified by PCGS as About New 53, indicating limited circulation with strong original detail, attractive paper quality, and excellent overall eye appeal. Issued during the final years of British rule in India and amidst the economic challenges of the Second World War, the 1944 Ten Rupees note is highly sought after by collectors for its historical significance, association with C. D. Deshmukh, and enduring numismatic appeal.