rd13 Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 Hi - I've had this note for some time now, it was given to me by a family friend a long time ago. I was wondering about it's current value if I were to sell it. The things that I have found out about it so far: It's a 1917 King George V One Rupee Signed A. C. Mc Watters Prefix ‘O’ - The only instance of prefix ‘O’ being used in Indian Paper Money is in the 1st Issue of King George V One Rupee. The prefix ‘O’ is never used in Indian Paper Money as it is confused with the numeral zero. I don't know if the "O" prefix affects the valuation? Similar notes have sold for £100-£1000 I see, however I can't find any with this prefix to gauge it's value. Anything you could tell me would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted December 26, 2016 Report Share Posted December 26, 2016 Welcome to Coinpeople! Interesting... I collect US notes but not Indian notes. Some folks here can definitely help you though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMMM Posted December 27, 2016 Report Share Posted December 27, 2016 @rd13 I could write up something, but why bother when Rezwan Razack does great work in his blog on Indian notes. Please read this article by Rezwan Razack, it contains information that you seek. http://indianbanknote.blogspot.com/2009/08/king-george-v-1917-issue-one-rupee.html Note what is said about "O" and then see the charts. You should send Rezwan Razack and email. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd13 Posted December 27, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2016 Thanks - I did read all the information in that link, very interesting. However I was specifically interested in how the prefix could affect the value, if at all. I'll email Rezwan and see if he can help, thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paxbrit Posted December 28, 2016 Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 Might shoot a photo and email to Colin Narbeth in the UK, see where that takes you as to value. Unless the 'O' prefix is very low printing for this issue, I don't see much value added other than the notes existing scarcity value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd13 Posted December 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 I did get an email back from one valuer, they stated that: "Whilst it is certainly unusual for the letter ‘O’ to be used in a prefix, I am not aware that it is any scarcer than any other prefix letter in this series. Your note is not in top condition – from your images it looks around VG to Fine – and I would estimate a market value at around £80 to £100." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerlinAurelius Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 Nice Note! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balaji Murthy Posted May 30, 2017 Report Share Posted May 30, 2017 Coming to coinpeople after a long time. The prefix 'O' by itself isn't anything special. You may see some premium for the X and Y prefixes which were circulated in Africa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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