Description
Comments
Mengani was a small state located in Kathiawar in Bombay Presidency, 15 miles south of Rajkot city with an area of 34 sq. mi. (88 sq. km). The Talukdar paid an annual tribute to the British government and his affairs were looked after by a Kathiawar manager. This cash coupon was used due to the coin shortage during World War II.
Obverse
World War II Cash Coupon, no date, uniface, cow at center, scroll containing English text, otherwise Gujarati text on obverse.
The text is MANGNI TALUKA in English
Gujarati Text saying “State Mengni Taluka Revenue Stamp, One Paiso”
Reverse
Uniface note
Features
| Issuer | Princely state of Mengani (Indian princely states)  |
|---|---|
| Type | Local banknotes |
| Value | 1 Paisa (1⁄64) |
| Currency | Rupee |
| Composition | Paper (Pressboard) |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number |
N#
296062
|
| References | P# S361 |
