Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Presidential Gifts Auction Includes Rare Banknote, Vintage Clock
The Indian government is selling off some of the gifts that past presidents have received.
These gifts, about 250 items in total, are now up for auction.
The goal of the auction is to raise money for programs that help women and children.
The items include things like a replica of an old banknote from 1935, and a vintage-style railway clock.
Bidding started last month and will continue until the end of September.
The Rashtrapati Bhavan is auctioning off approximately 250 presidential gifts.
A replica of a Rs 10,000 banknote from 1935 is among the items with the most bids.
A vintage-style railway clock is also attracting significant interest in the auction.
The auction includes gifts received by multiple past presidents.
Proceeds from the auction will support women and children welfare programs.
- Who
- Rashtrapati Bhavan
- What
- An auction of presidential gifts
- When
- Started last month, ending September 30
- Where
- Online bidding website
- Why
- To raise money for women and children welfare
- Event
- Auction of Presidential Gifts
- Auction Items
- 250+ artefacts
- Key Item
- Rs 10,000 banknote replica from 1935
- Another Key Item
- Vintage-style railway clock
- Beneficiary
- Causes for women and children welfare
- Auction Dates
- Ongoing, ends September 30