Rare 2.5 Rupee Note Fetches Lakhs: Your Old Collection Could Be a Goldmine!

• A rare 2.5 rupee note from the British era is fetching bids up to 6.40 lakh rupees, highlighting the value of old currency.
• The note, part of Jain's collection in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, was printed in the decade of 1992 and discontinued in 1926.
• It originated from the 'Anna' system (40 Annas = 2.5 Rupees) prevalent during the British rule.
• Numismatics is gaining popularity, with examples like a 1-rupee note selling for 7 lakhs and '786' notes for crores.
• Collectors are advised to check their old notes and coins, as they could hold significant historical and monetary value.

Why It Matters: Rare old notes, like the 2.5 rupee note, can be worth lakhs, transforming collections into treasures.