Old 1000 Rupee Note Value

By Coinbazzar.com

The 1000 rupee note was demonetised in 2016, which is exactly why collectors want it. Condition separates a modest note from a valuable one. Here is what they actually fetch.

Typical selling price
₹246 – ₹300
Median ₹300 · based on 2,126 verified sales on CoinBazzar (last 24 months)
Most sell between ₹246 – ₹300
Top 10% reach ₹700+
Highest single verified sale ₹260,000
Available right now 322 listed, from ₹144

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 29 Aug 2026.

Highest recent sales

Extremely Rare 1000 Rupee K.R PURI PMG 64
Dec 2025
₹260,000
Extremely Rare 1000 Rupee K.R PURI PMG 64
Jan 2026
₹260,000
Rs 1000 India Banknote Fancy Number Previous Issue 10 Note Set Issue 111111 to 1000000
Dec 2025
₹177,000
1000 Ruppes Bombay mint Governor B. Ramarao very Rare with Grading 20 very fine condition
Aug 2025
₹100,000
Extremely Rare 1000 Rupee K.R PURI BIRTHDAY NUMBER 406035
Aug 2025
₹100,000

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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Common questions

What is a Old 1000 Rupee Note worth?

Half of them sell for between ₹246 and ₹300 on CoinBazzar. The median is ₹300. That comes from 2,126 completed sales over the last 24 months. It is real sale data, not an estimate.

Does a Old 1000 Rupee Note really sell for lakhs?

Almost never. Nine out of ten sold for under ₹700. The highest we have ever recorded is ₹260,000, and that was one exceptional piece, not what an ordinary one fetches. Compare any figure you see in a video against the median of ₹300.

Why is the price range so wide?

Because condition and the serial number decide most of it. The cheapest quarter sold under ₹246. The top tenth sold above ₹700. It is the same item. What changes is what is printed on it and how well it survived.

How many Old 1000 Rupee Note listings are on CoinBazzar right now?

322 are listed today, starting at ₹144.

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