Nowadays many people are fond of collecting old and rare things, and one of them is to deposit old notes and coins. If you also have a collection of old notes, then definitely check your piggy bank or wallet, because maybe a minor looking note will give you millions of rupees! Yes, we are talking about a special note of 5 rupees on which a picture of the farmer is made by driving a tractor.
Why is this 5 rupee note so precious?
Actually, some old notes become rare due to their characteristics and they are in great demand in the international market. This tractor note of 5 rupees is also considered one of them. Some of its characteristics make it special:
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Tractor photo: On this note, a picture of the farmer is inscribed while driving a tractor backwards, which gives it a special identity.
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Serial number 786: It is said that if the serial number of this note comes ‘786’ points, then it is considered lucky in Islamic culture and many people are willing to buy it at a higher price.
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Rare and good condition: The notes which are in good condition, ie not harassing and available in small numbers, get more price.
How much can you get the price?
According to media reports and some online portals claims, if you have a 5 -rupee tractor note that has some special rarity (eg special serial number 786 or any printing error) and is in good condition, then you can get also from Rs 30,000 to Rs 6 lakh in return. However, this price depends on mutual consent between the seller and the buyer.
Where and how can this note sell?
If you have a special note, you can sell it on some online websites and platforms that work and sell old notes and coins. Some of the major names are:
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Coinbazaar
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Indimart
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Olx
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ebay
On these websites you have to register yourself as a vendor. Then you have to take a clear picture of your note, listing with its characteristics and expected price. Interested buyers contact you and you can solve the deal by negotiating.
Precautions:
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Check its credibility before selling on any online platform.
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Do not raise too much unreal expectations about the price of the note.
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Take care in financial transactions with an unknown person.
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is not directly involved in the purchase and sale of old notes, so avoid such claims.
So, the next time you get an old 5 rupee note in your hand, you will definitely see it carefully, do you know your luck!
