Description
General Information
Country: India
Issuing Authority: Reserve Bank of India
Denomination: 1000 Rupees
Year of Issue: 2007
Series: Mahatma Gandhi Series (Old Design)
Currency Code: INR
Design & Features
Front (Obverse):
Portrait of Mahatma Gandhi
Text in Hindi and English
Ashoka Pillar emblem
Promise clause: “I promise to pay the bearer the sum of one thousand rupees”
Governor’s signature
Dominant colors: Pink / Orange / Multicolor
Back (Reverse):
Typical design of the Gandhi series (varies by issue year)
Security patterns and ornamental motifs
Security Features
Watermark: Mahatma Gandhi portrait & electrotype “1000”
Security Thread: Windowed thread with inscriptions
See-through Register
Latent Image
Intaglio Printing (raised print)
Fluorescent Ink elements
Serial Number
Serial shown: 4CH 658212
Prefix letters indicate printing batch/press.
Physical Characteristics
Material: Cotton-based banknote paper
Size: Approx. 177 × 73 mm
Condition (as shown)
Grading Company: DIM Currency
Grade: Extremely Fine (XF 40)
Notes: Staple holes present (mentioned on holder)
Legal & Collectors’ Notes
This 1000 Rupees note was demonetized in November 2016 in India and is no longer legal tender.
It remains collectible, especially in higher grades or rare serials.
Value depends on:
Condition
Rarity of prefix
Presence/absence of damage (staple holes reduce value)