1957 India 1 Rupee Banknote – Ashoka Pillar Emblem | First Decimal Issue | Rare Vintage Currency
Own a piece of India’s monetary evolution with this 1957 1 Rupee note (Pick 75), the first note issued after decimalization, marking a historic shift in Indian currency. Compact, richly detailed, and printed by the Government of India, this note features the Ashoka Pillar, scalloped coin motif, and bilingual design—a lasting tribute to the early years of independent India.
Details at a Glance • Pick Number: P-75 (subtypes vary by signature) • Denomination: ₹1 INR • Dimensions: 101 × 64 mm • Material: Paper • Obverse: Violet ink with scalloped coin design, Ashoka Lion Capital, bilingual text • Reverse: Coin illustration dated “1957,” labeled "100 naye paise" in Hindi • Watermark: Ashoka Pillar with electrotype “1” • Signatures: H. M. Patel / A. K. Roy / L. K. Jha (depending on series)
Why This Note Stands Out ✔️ India’s Decimal Dawn – Among the very first notes issued in the new decimal format ✔️ National Emblem Feature – Prominently displays the Ashoka Pillar, symbolizing governance and unity ✔️ Crossover Coin Design – Reflects visual continuity with early decimal coins of the era ✔️ 1957 Collector Highlight – A sought-after vintage note for those born in 1957 or tracking India’s early republic era
Ideal For • Indian currency collectors • Lovers of post-independence memorabilia • Historical gift seekers from the year 1957 • Vintage ephemera and numismatic resellers
