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GB RPSL PB-CORRESP-LB-101102-210
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Correspondence on Bank Note Design and Security Features
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Summary: This page discusses correspondence regarding the design of bank notes, including objections to size, borders, machine work, vignette, and paper quality. It compares proposed designs to those of the Bank of England and addresses concerns about security against forgery and alteration, especially in India. The page also mentions the use of specific paper types and the inclusion of security features such as microtext backgrounds.
