Rare 1000 Rupees 2010 Mahatma Gandhi Series D Subbarao Demonetised Republic India Note # A489

Rare 1000 Rupees banknote of the Republic of India, dated 2010, from the Reserve Bank of India's Mahatma Gandhi series. The face carries the Gandhi portrait, the Ashoka Lion Capital and the bilingual promise clause, while the reverse shows the Indian economy vignette with an oil rig, satellite dish, foundry workers and a harvest sheaf. Serial number JCM 575287. This denomination was withdrawn from circulation in November 2016, which keeps such notes in steady collector demand.

• Denomination: 1000 Rupees
• Year printed on reverse: 2010
• Issuer: Reserve Bank of India, Mahatma Gandhi series
• Material: cotton-based banknote paper with security thread and Gandhi watermark
• Size: approximately 176 x 73 mm
• Condition: Very Fine, with light folds and handling, no tears

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Secure a fascinating piece of modern Indian financial history with this obsolete 1000 Rupees banknote issued by the Reserve Bank of India under the Mahatma Gandhi Series. Bearing the signature of RBI Governor D. Subbarao, this cotton-based note is dated 2010 and features the iconic portrait of Mahatma Gandhi alongside the majestic Ashoka Pillar emblem. The reverse showcases a compelling vignette celebrating India's industrial and agricultural progress. Graded in Extremely Fine condition, this specimen displays only gentle handling marks while retaining its crisp paper quality and striking visual appeal. Following the historic November 2016 demonetization policy, these high-denomination notes were officially pulled from circulation, instantly transforming them from everyday currency into sought-after numismatic treasures. Numismatists and paper money enthusiasts eagerly pursue these pieces to complete their Republic of India collections and preserve a tangible artifact of a pivotal monetary shift. Authenticated as the exact piece shown in the photographs, this note offers a wonderful opportunity to own a rapidly disappearing chapter of global economic history.