Lost in a shipwreck: Over 100 years old, rare Indian Rupee notes sold for lakhs at London auction
Two rare 10-rupee banknotes from the SS Shirala wreck, sunk by a German U-boat in 1918, were auctioned in London. These notes, part of a larger shipment from London to Mumbai, remarkably survived saltwater exposure. Estimated at GBP 2,000-2,600, they feature consecutive serial numbers and are in exceptional condition, highlighting their unique history and preservation.
Two rare 10-rupee banknotes from the SS Shirala wreck, sunk by a German U-boat in 1918, were auctioned in London. These notes, part of a larger shipment from London to Mumbai, remarkably survived saltwater exposure. Estimated at GBP 2,000-2,600, they feature consecutive serial numbers and are in exceptional condition, highlighting their unique history and preservation.
