Rezwan Razack Awarded Book of the Year by IBNS

The world's largest collector of Indian Paper Money, Rezwan Razack, has been awarded the 'Book of the Year' by the International Bank Note Society (IBNS) for his new book titled 'One Rupee – One Hundred Years 1917 – 2017.'

The IBNS Book of the Year is an annual accolade presented to an exceptional publication dedicated to paper money. Books under consideration for the award are nominated by various members of the International Bank Note Society (IBNS). Rezwan Razack, the joint managing director of Bengaluru-based real estate company Prestige Group, has garnered this prestigious recognition for his significant contributions. Over the past 45 years, Mr. Razack has meticulously curated an extensive collection of Indian currency notes, concurrently chronicling the rich history of paper currency in the subcontinent.

An enthusiastic collector of Indian banknotes and paper currency, Mr. Razack delves into lesser-known facts and intricacies, meticulously documented in his book titled 'One Rupee One Hundred Years.' This publication, which expands on the captivating story of the one rupee, was released on November 30, precisely a century after the inaugural issuance of the one-rupee note by the colonial government in India.

The book received recognition for its exemplary presentation, with a pivotal emphasis on the knowledge it imparted to the note-collecting community. The International Bank Note Society (IBNS), established in 1961, functions as a non-profit educational organization. In pursuit of its mission, the IBNS aims to promote, stimulate, and advance the study and knowledge of worldwide banknotes and paper currencies, along with all related matters, along educational, scientific, and historical lines. Presently, the IBNS boasts a membership of over 2,000 individuals from more than 90 countries.