News India Live, Digital Desk: We have often seen old notes in the wallets of our grandmothers or many people are fond of saving old currency as souvenirs. But have you ever thought that an old ₹20 note buried in a corner of your purse can brighten your sleeping fortune?
It sounds like a movie story, but in the market of ‘antique lovers’ who collect old things, the demand for certain types of notes is very high. Today we are not talking about just any note, but about those selected ₹ 20 notes which have something unique.
After all, what should be so special about that ₹20 note?
Not every note sells for lakhs in the auction market. If you want to sell your ₹20 note, it must have one of the following characteristics:
- Serial Number ‘786’: Many people consider ‘786’ to be a very auspicious and sacred number. If this digit appears in the serial number of your note, then its demand and price suddenly increases.
- Rare color or design: Those old pink or light red colored notes, which are no longer issued by RBI, are very popular among collectors.
- Special Signature: If that note has the signature of an old governor, then it comes in the category of historical importance.
What is the way to sell it?
In today’s digital era, selling any old thing has become very easy. You do not need to visit offices anywhere.
- First of all, register yourself as a seller on websites like eBay, Coinbazaar or OLX.
- Take a clear and well-lit photo of both sides of your note.
- Whatever is the specialty of the note (such as lucky number or year), be sure to mention it in the description.
- Now set a reasonable price and list it. Those who are interested in such notes will contact you themselves.
An important advice (be careful):
There is a lot of risk of online fraud in case of money and auction. Therefore, never give money in the name of ‘registration fee’ or ‘file charge’ to any stranger. No real buyer will ask you for money up front.
The habit of saving these old things comes in handy many times. So rummage through your cupboards and old wallets once again, who knows you might find a ₹20 note that can deposit lakhs of rupees in your bank account even before 2026 starts.