In the name of Allah, praise be to Allah the Benefactor, and peace and blessings be upon His servant and messenger Muhammad, whom Allah sent as a mercy to the worlds, a bearer of good tidings and a warner, and upon his family, peace be upon them. Allah is the Greatest. There is no might nor power except with Allah. To lovers of rarities, numismatic history enthusiasts, and owners of luxurious royal collections: Today, I present to you an acquisition from the depths of history, representing a pivotal era in the life of the British Empire in India. A set consisting of (a graded banknote in exceptional condition + a silver coin) dating back to the year of great changes: 1940 AD. 1. Details of the Banknote (1 Indian Rupee - 1940): • Grading: Globally graded by the esteemed PMG company with a very high grade of 65 Gem Uncirculated with the EPQ feature (Exceptional Paper Quality - free of impairments). • Issuer: Government of India (British Administration). • Watermark: Features a portrait of King George VI. • Serial Number: Black S/N. • Signature and Significance: Bears the signature of C.E. Jones (Finance Secretary). This note was printed under exceptional circumstances; due to the outbreak of World War II, the cost of silver increased and coins were hoarded, forcing the British government to re-issue the 1 Rupee banknote in 1940 to fill the circulation deficit, as it had been discontinued since World War I. Obtaining it in this "uncirculated" condition is a true treasure. 2. Details of the Coin (1 Silver Rupee - 1940): • Obverse: Features a portrait of King George VI with the title "GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR". • Reverse: The denomination (ONE RUPEE INDIA 1940) adorned with ancient floral motifs. • Silver Purity Progression (Numismatic Significance): The year 1940 is a pivotal and historical year for the silver standard in India! • Before 1940: The Indian Rupee was minted with a very high silver purity of (0.917). • The Year 1940 (Year of Issue): Due to the costs of World War II, Britain was forced to reduce the silver purity of this rupee to half (0.500) to control the economy and support the war effort. • After this Era: The reduction continued until 1946 AD, when silver was completely abandoned and replaced with a nickel-copper alloy. Therefore, the 1940 coin documents the moment of the collapse of the high silver standard in India due to the war. 👑 Historical and Political Significance (of the last British Emperor): King "George VI" is the last British monarch to hold the title of "Emperor of India" (King Emperor) - and he is the father of Queen Elizabeth, by the way. His reign witnessed the fiercest political storms, namely World War II, and ended with India's independence in 1947 AD and the fall of the Imperial Crown. Acquiring coins bearing his imperial title is acquiring the last drops of the life of the empire on which the sun never set. 💡 Why Acquire This Set? The presence of the banknote, issued as an emergency solution, alongside the silver coin whose purity was reduced for the same reason (World War II, 1940), makes this offering a comprehensive historical documentation of a global economic crisis that changed the course of history. The set combines rarity of condition (high grade of the banknote) and the prestige of the metal. Selling to the highest bidder. I kindly request that these artifacts be given their due appreciation. The bidding starts for the set at 1000 Riyals. Contact via private messages or WhatsApp at the number: (( Phone number appears when clicking the contact button ) ). May Allah decree goodness for us and for you. Please visit the store for more.