Currency Notes
Demonetised Notes
Withdrawn denominations and note families that are no longer legal tender.
Government of India and RBI notes issued before independence.
Early post-independence and Republic-era note designs.
Notes withdrawn from legal tender circulation.
Special, replacement, and notable issue formats used for study.
500 Rupees · 1938-1945
King George VI
Demonetised 500 Rupees note from British India.
500 Rupees · 1985-1992
RBI Governor signature variants
500 Rupees · 1996-2016
Old Design
Demonetised 500 Rupees note from Mahatma Gandhi Series.
500 Rupees · ND ND = No Date printed on note (1997-2000)
No Date, Gray
1000 Rupees · 1938-1945
King George VI
Demonetised 1000 Rupees note from British India.
1000 Rupees · 1954-1977
Ashoka Pillar Series
Demonetised 1000 Rupees note from Republic India.
1000 Rupees · 2000-2016
Various Governors
Demonetised 1000 Rupees note from Mahatma Gandhi Series.
1000 Rupees · ND ND = No Date printed on note (1954-1962)
Correct spelling of Rupee; 7 Regional Language on back
1000 Rupees · ND ND = No Date printed on note (1962-1967)
Correct spelling of Rupee; 13 Regional Language on back
1000 Rupees · ND ND = No Date printed on note (1975-1977)
RBI Governor signature variants
2000 Rupees · 2016-2017
RBI Governor signature variants
5000 Rupees · 1954-1977
Ashoka Pillar Series
Demonetised 5000 Rupees note from Republic India.
10000 Rupees · 1938-1945
King George VI
Demonetised 10000 Rupees note from British India.
10000 Rupees · 1954-1977
Ashoka Pillar Series
Demonetised 10000 Rupees note from Republic India.