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₹1 Rupee Semi-Fancy "786" Serial Set – 9 Consecutive Notes 786010 to 786090 – Government of India 2017
Per piece
This is a specially curated set of 9 consecutive ₹1 Government of India notes, dated 2017, each carrying a semi-fancy "786" serial number pattern — running sequentially as 46A 786010, 786020, 786030, 786040, 786050, 786060, 786070, 786080, and 786090. The number 786 holds deep cultural and religious significance across South Asia, widely recognized as representing "Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim" in Islamic numerology, and is considered auspicious and highly desirable by collectors and buyers well beyond traditional numismatic circles.
Each note in this set displays the standard Government of India ₹1 design: the "GOVERNMENT OF INDIA" banner, the Ashoka Pillar emblem, and the denomination in Hindi and English ("एक रुपया / ONE RUPEE"), signed by the Secretary, Ministry of Finance. The reverse features the 1 Rupee coin motif dated 2017, alongside an illustration of an offshore oil drilling rig — a design commemorating India's petroleum exploration industry, consistent with ₹1 notes of this modern reissue period.
What makes this set particularly special is the semi-fancy serial structure: each note's final three digits contain "786" as the base pattern, with the sequence climbing consecutively across all 9 notes. This kind of matched, sequential "786" run is genuinely difficult to assemble, since it requires sourcing multiple notes from the same original bundle before they're dispersed individually into circulation or the collector market.
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Who this set is for
Ideal for collectors specifically pursuing fancy and semi-fancy serial number notes, buyers seeking a culturally significant gift set, or dealers looking to offer a complete, verified sequential "786" run rather than single notes.