Is the key to the lock of destiny somewhere in your purse? This old 20 rupee note can make you a millionaire

News India Live, Digital Desk: We have often seen old notes in the wallets of our grandmothers or many people are fond of saving old currency as souvenirs. But have you ever thought that an old ₹ 20 note buried in a corner of your purse can brighten your sleeping fortune? It sounds like a film story, but the demand for certain types of notes is very high in the market of ‘antique lovers’ who collect old things. Today we are not talking about just any note, but about those selected ₹ 20 notes which have something unique. After all, what should be so special in that ₹ 20 note? Not every note is sold for lakhs in the auction market. If you want to sell your ₹20 note, it should have one of the following characteristics:Serial number ‘786’: Many people consider ‘786’ to be a very auspicious and sacred number. If this digit appears in the serial number of your note, then its demand and price suddenly increases. Rare color or design: Those old pink or light red colored notes, which are no longer issued by RBI, are very popular among collectors. Special signature: If that note has the signature of an old governor, then it comes in the category of historical importance. What is the way to sell it? Selling any old thing in today’s digital age. It has become quite easy. You do not need to visit offices anywhere. First of all, register yourself as a seller on websites like eBay, Coinbazaar or OLX. Take clear and well-lit photographs of both sides of your note. Whatever is the specialty of the note (like lucky number or year), do write it in the description. Now decide on a reasonable price and list it. Those who are interested in such notes will contact you themselves. An important advice (be careful): There is a lot of risk of online fraud in the matter of money and auction. Therefore, never give money in the name of ‘registration fee’ or ‘file charge’ to any stranger. No real buyer will ask you for money first. This habit of saving old things comes in handy many times. So rummage through your cupboards and old wallets once again, who knows you might find a ₹20 note that can deposit lakhs of rupees in your bank account even before 2026 starts.