Issued by the Reserve Bank of India in 1975, this 5 Rupees banknote belongs to the classic pre-Gandhi series, characterized by detailed engravings and themes reflecting India’s economic development.
The obverse features the Lion Capital of Ashoka, India’s national emblem, accompanied by guilloche patterns, bilingual denomination numerals (Hindi and English), and the Governor’s signature. The note displays green tones typical of this period.
The reverse depicts a tractor plowing a field, symbolizing India’s agricultural modernization and rural development efforts during the 1970s.
Issuer: Reserve Bank of India
Denomination: 5 Rupees
Year: 1975
Dimensions: Approx. 127 × 63 mm
Material: Paper
Security features: Watermark (Ashoka Pillar), security thread, guilloche patterns
