(1) The signature of the person authorised to sign Government securities on behalf of the Government may be printed, engraved or lithographed, or impressed by such other mechanical process a the [Substituted by the A.O.1937 for " G.G.in C."] [Government] may direct on the securities.Impression of signature on Government securities.
(2) A signature so printed, engraved, lithographed or otherwise impressed shall be as valid as if it had been inscribed in the proper handwriting of the person so authorised.