Hyderabad State 1 Rupee Sicca Osmania Banknote – Series Z, Vintage Princely State Currency

A fascinating historical banknote from the erstwhile Princely State of Hyderabad, issued during the reign of Mir Osman Ali Khan, the seventh Nizam. This One Rupee Sicca Osmania note features ornate multicoloured security printing, intricate floral borders, Urdu inscriptions and the denomination displayed in multiple Indian languages on the reverse, including English, Hindi, Telugu and Kannada. The obverse bears the inscription “Sarkar-e-Aali,” reflecting the Government of Hyderabad, while the reverse showcases two elaborate circular designs.

This note belongs to the historic Hyderabad State currency series, which circulated before the integration of Hyderabad into independent India’s monetary system. An interesting addition for collectors of Indian princely state banknotes, Hyderabad currency, vintage paper money and pre-independence Indian numismatics.

Denomination: One Rupee Sicca Osmania

Issuer: Government of Hyderabad

Probable catalogue reference: Pick P-S272a

Serial number: Z/6 873390

Condition: Circulated, with visible folds, age toning, stains and edge wear, as shown in the photographs.