PZ 2872/39 'Importation into India of counterfeit Government of India silver coins from the Persian Gulf'

IOR/L/PS/12/289

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The record is made up of 1 file (10 folios). It was created in 8 May 1939-15 Sep 1939. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .

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This file contains correspondence between British Government officials relating to the importation of counterfeit Government of India silver coins from the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. into India. The main correspondents are the Political Resident A senior ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul General) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Residency. in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. , the Political Agent A mid-ranking political representative (equivalent to a Consul) from the diplomatic corps of the Government of India or one of its subordinate provincial governments, in charge of a Political Agency. in Bahrain, the Residency An office of the East India Company and, later, of the British Raj, established in the provinces and regions considered part of, or under the influence of, British India. Agent, Sharjah, and the Government of India. The discussions centre on where in the Persian Gulf The historical term used to describe the body of water between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. the counterfeiters could be based, where the effects of counterfeit coins are being felt the most, and which individuals are suspected of counterfeiting coins. A list of suspects based in Sharjah and Dubai is provided between folios 7-8. The last folio (folio 11) is a statement taken from an unnamed passenger, travelling from Koweit [Kuwait] to Bombay on the SS Bankura , who had purchased counterfeit coins whilst in Koweit and was caught by customs officers.

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1 file (10 folios)
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The papers are arranged in approximate chronological order from the rear to the front of the file.

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Foliation: the foliation sequence for this description commences at the front cover with 1, and terminates at inside back cover with 12; these numbers are written in pencil, are circled, and are located in the top right corner of the recto The front of a sheet of paper or leaf, often abbreviated to 'r'. side of each folio.

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British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity.
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IOR/L/PS/12/289
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PZ 2872/1939

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8 May 1939-15 Sep 1939 (CE, Gregorian)

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PZ 2872/39 'Importation into India of counterfeit Government of India silver coins from the Persian Gulf', British Library: India Office Records and Private Papers, IOR/L/PS/12/289, in Qatar Digital Library <https://www.qdl.qa/archive/81055/vdc_100000000466.0x0002a4> [accessed 29 March 2024]

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