20 Rupees IJ Patel (Konark Wheel Issue) Set of 5 Notes (1977-82 issue)

The ₹20 banknote with prefix E 7 and serial number 927352, signed by I. G. Patel, was issued by the Reserve Bank of India between 1977 and 1982 as part of the pre-Mahatma Gandhi Konark Wheel series. Printed in a distinctive red color, the note features the Ashoka Lion Capital on the obverse and the famous Konark Sun Temple Wheel on the reverse. Catalogued as P#82e, this note measures approximately 148 × 62 mm and carries the Ashoka Lion watermark. In Extremely Fine (XF) condition, it retains strong paper quality, clear printing, and only minor signs of circulation. As a collectible representing India's classic currency design era, it is sought after by notaphilists and typically commands a premium over face value depending on its preservation and overall eye appeal.