Rare 100 Rupee Note: The world of rare notes and coins is fascinating. Many people amass collections of old notes and precious coins, which over time can reach a value of lakhs of rupees. This is why various online platforms, such as Quikr, OLX, eBay, and IndianCoinMill, have become a major source for buying and selling old and rare notes and coins. One such unique 100 rupee note is being widely discussed these days, with its value reaching lakhs.
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Various designs of 100 rupee notes have been issued from time to time. Modern notes are now blue in colour and relatively smaller in size, but old notes are still in circulation. One of these old notes is a very special note, issued to commemorate the 55-kilometre-long Hirakud Dam built on the Mahanadi River. This note has now become a rare item, and collectors are willing to purchase it for a hefty sum.
This 100-rupee note featuring the Hirakud Dam is now in very few possessions. According to IndianCoinMill, one such note recently sold for 2 lakh rupees. Typically, when the RBI prepares to issue a new note, a special copy, called a Specimen Copy, is first created. These notes are for display and official use and are later auctioned. This special Specimen Note with the Hirakud Dam was auctioned at the Classical Numismatic Gallery for 2 lakh rupees.
This note also has a unique identity. The front side features the words “Reserve Bank of India” in Hindi and English, with a white stripe on the left, and the English word “100” next to it. The serial number is printed on both the top and bottom, and the Governor’s signature appears at the bottom. The back side features the words “Reserve Bank of India” in Devanagari at the top, and the image of the Hirakud Dam is printed just below it. The white portion on the left also shows the Hindi word 100 Rupees.
According to IndianCoinMill, this special 100 Rupee note was issued during the tenures of four different Reserve Bank Governors, including S. Jagannathan, K.R. Puri, M. Narasimham, and I.G. Patel. If you have such notes, you can register by visiting the relevant website. After uploading a clear photo of the note, your information, and the offered price, an interested buyer can contact you directly, and you can earn a substantial amount of money for this rare note.