Bank Note, Hyderabad State, 1946, 1 Rupee, Signed by G.S. Melkote, AS Prefix, S. No. AS/3 468498, "Sarkar-e-Ali" and "EK RUPYA SICCA OSMANIA" in Urdu, (KJ & RR # 7.3.7/RM & AM # H1.3), stains, staple holes at issue, graded by PMG as 63 Choice Uncirculated, Extremely Rare. Note: Hyderabad Nizam’s One-rupee banknotes signed by G.S. Melkote are the most difficult banknotes to come by, this banknote has maintained its lovely vibrant colors in the paramount excellence that is missing from various advanced collections in such a top-notch grade. We have not offered this signature in this grade in past.