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1 Rupee (Gulf Issue) obverse (front)1 Rupee (Gulf Issue) reverse (back)

1 Rupee · 1959-1970

Gulf Issue

1 Rupee separate Gulf issue. Distinguishing Feature: Separate Gulf issue. Reverse Design: One Rupee coin design.

SignerSecretary, Ministry of Finance
WatermarkAshoka Pillar
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5 Rupees (Gulf Issue) obverse (front)5 Rupees (Gulf Issue) reverse (back)

5 Rupees · 1957-1962

Gulf Issue

5 Rupees Gulf issue. Distinguishing Feature: Color different from Indian issue. Reverse Design: Language panel.

SignerVarious Governors
WatermarkAshoka Pillar
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5 Rupees (Persian Gulf) ND (1957-1962) obverse (front)5 Rupees (Persian Gulf) ND (1957-1962) reverse (back)

5 Rupees · ND ND = No Date printed on note (1957-1962)

Persian Gulf

SignerRBI Governor
WatermarkAshoka Pillar
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10 Rupees (Gulf Issue) obverse (front)10 Rupees (Gulf Issue) reverse (back)

10 Rupees · 1959

Gulf Issue

10 Rupees Gulf issue. Distinguishing Feature: Z Prefix. Reverse Design: Dhow sailing boat.

SignerVarious Governors
WatermarkAshoka Pillar
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100 Rupees (Gulf Issue) obverse (front)100 Rupees (Gulf Issue) reverse (back)

100 Rupees · 1957-1962

Gulf Issue

100 Rupees Gulf issue. Distinguishing Feature: Z Prefix. Reverse Design: Elephant motif.

SignerVarious Governors
WatermarkAshoka Pillar
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