Collection Items
1 Roupie - Woman with Fruit
| Denomination: | 1 Roupie |
|---|---|
| Year: | 1945 |
| Issuer: | Banque de l'Indochine |
| Design: | Woman with tropical fruit |
| Place of Issue: | Pondichéry |
| Condition: | Very Fine (VF) |
This small denomination note features a woman holding tropical fruits, symbolizing the agricultural wealth of the region. The design reflects the French colonial artistic style combined with local Indian motifs.
5 Roupies - Temple Design
| Denomination: | 5 Roupies |
|---|---|
| Year: | 1946 |
| Issuer: | Banque de l'Indochine |
| Design: | Temple and landscape |
| Place of Issue: | Pondichéry |
| Condition: | Fine (F) |
This note features traditional South Indian temple architecture, reflecting the cultural heritage of the Coromandel Coast where most French Indian settlements were located.
10 Roupies - Helmeted Woman
| Denomination: | 10 Roupies |
|---|---|
| Year: | 1945 |
| Issuer: | Banque de l'Indochine |
| Design: | Helmeted female figure (Marianne) |
| Place of Issue: | Pondichéry |
| Condition: | Very Fine (VF) |
The helmeted female figure represents Marianne, the national symbol of France. This design was commonly used across French colonial currencies to represent French sovereignty.
50 Roupies - Dupleix
| Denomination: | 50 Roupies |
|---|---|
| Year: | 1936 |
| Issuer: | Banque de l'Indochine |
| Portrait: | Joseph François Dupleix |
| Place of Issue: | Pondichéry |
| Condition: | Good (G) |
Dupleix was the Governor-General of French establishments in India from 1742 to 1754. He attempted to expand French influence in India and his portrait appears on several French Indian banknotes.