One rupee 1981 R N Malhotra Signed A-43 Bundle

This is an authentic, Rust stapled bundle of One Rupee notes from 1981, issued by the Government of India and bearing the signature of Finance Secretary R. N. Malhotra. The obverse features the Ashoka Pillar within a polygonal frame at top right and “Ek Rupaya / One Rupee” in both Hindi and English, accompanied by the official serial range “41G 732401” and signature at the lower right.

On the reverse, the note depicts an offshore oil rig—symbolizing India’s industrial progress and energy sector—alongside “1 Rupee 1981” inside a wheat motif at top left and multi-language denomination. The bundle is stapled with visible rust marks and aging around staple holes and watermark areas, confirming originality and age.

Consecutive serial numbering and the signature of R. N. Malhotra make this bundle a desired collectible for both investors and currency enthusiasts focused on early 1980s Indian notes.