World Banknotes

Government of India, 1 Rupee, 1917, serial number G/83 907221, Gubbay signature, superb original paper, extremely fine and a lovely example
BNB B135b, Pick 1g £200-£260

This note was recovered from the wreck of the SS Shirala, which was sunk by a German U-boat on 2 July 1918. Many notes floated to shore, including unsigned 5 and 10 Rupees and signed 1 Rupees. Most were recovered, but a very few examples remained in private hands.