The one rupee note is the most searched Indian currency item in the country — and also the most misunderstood. A common circulated note is worth very little, but a low serial number, a fancy number, an uncirculated bundle or a rare signature can push the same note into thousands. Below is what 1 rupee notes and coins have actually sold for on CoinBazzar, not an estimate.

Typical selling price
₹300 – ₹2,156
Median ₹1,500 · based on 10,616 verified sales on CoinBazzar (last 24 months)
Most sell between ₹300 – ₹2,156
Top 10% reach ₹4,213+
Highest single verified sale ₹1,000,000
Available right now 3,408 listed, from ₹40

These are real completed sales on CoinBazzar, not estimates or valuations. Prices vary enormously with condition, serial number and signature — the range above is what the market actually paid. Last updated 28 Jul 2026.

Highest recent sales

India Government Mint Mumbai 1 Kg Silver Low Serial Number Unique and Rare
Dec 2025
₹1,000,000
Re 1 Republic India Top Graded Pattern Coin 2021 Mumbai Mint Issue Graded 64 Extreme Uniqu
Jan 2026
₹600,000
Re 1 Republic India Top Graded Pattern Coin 2021 Mumbai Mint Issue Graded 64 Extreme Uniqu
Feb 2026
₹600,000
Re 1 Republic India Top Graded Pattern Coin 2021 Mumbai Mint Issue Graded 64 Extreme Uniqu
Jul 2025
₹500,000
Re 1 Republic India Top Graded Pattern Coin 2021 Mumbai Mint Issue Graded 64 Extreme Uniqu
Sep 2025
₹500,000

What decides the value

  • Condition / grade — an uncirculated piece can be worth many times a folded, circulated one.
  • Serial number — 786, solid numbers, low numbers, radars and birthday dates carry a large premium.
  • Signature & series — some governor signatures and series are far scarcer than others.
  • Year & mint mark — for coins, a single year or mint can change the price completely.
  • Errors — genuine minting or printing errors are rare and sought after.
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