Rare 2.5 Rupee Note: British India Treasure Worth Lakhs!

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News18•05-01-2026, 19:00
Rare 2.5 Rupee Note: British India Treasure Worth Lakhs!
- •A rare 2.5 Rupee note from British India, circulated briefly in the 1920s, is now a valuable collector's item.
- •Based on the 'Anna' system (40 Annas = 2.5 rupees), it was withdrawn in 1926, making it extremely rare.
- •This 'Dhaya rupee' note is currently valued up to Rs. 6.40 lakhs due to its historical significance.
- •Housed in the Jain Coin Gallery, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, which also features Mughal and ancient Indian currency.
- •Numismatics is booming, with old notes/coins fetching lakhs, even crores for fancy numbers.
Why It Matters: A rare 2.5 Rupee note from British India is a historical treasure, fetching lakhs for collectors.
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