Rare BIG Coin 1 Rupee 1980 Sign by RN Malhotra Government of India Note Republic India Issue Serial 81B 064153 # A569

Rare Government of India One Rupee note dated 1980, issued under the authority of the Ministry of Finance rather than the Reserve Bank of India, which makes this small denomination a favourite with collectors of Republic India paper money.

• Denomination: One Rupee, Government of India issue
• Year: 1980, shown on the coin vignette on the reverse
• Serial number: 81B 064153, with the Finance Secretary's signature on the face
• Material: paper, printed in mauve and green with the Ashoka Lion Capital and the multi-language panel
• Size: approximately 144 x 94 mm as measured on the scan
• Condition: Fine, with honest circulation folds, light soiling and minor edge wear

The images show the actual note the buyer will receive.

Step back into the early decades of independent India with this fascinating Republic India paper money collectible: a 1980 One Rupee note issued directly by the Government of India, Ministry of Finance, rather than the Reserve Bank of India. Featuring the distinct signature of finance secretary R.N. Malhotra, this piece of monetary history showcases the iconic Ashoka Lion Capital and the intricate multi-language panel, all rendered in classic mauve and green hues. On the reverse, a detailed vignette displays the original one rupee coin design of that era. Measuring approximately 144 by 94 mm, this large-format note grades in Fine condition, bearing the authentic characteristics of heavy circulation such as honest folds, light soiling, and minor edge wear that tell the story of its journey through commerce. Collectors prize these older Ministry of Finance issues for their unique legal status and nostalgic aesthetic. Whether you are looking to expand a comprehensive paper currency portfolio or seeking a tangible piece of twentieth-century numismatic heritage, this genuine 1980 note makes a captivating addition to any serious display.