Fancy Number Category
Date / Year Numbers (1947, 2000)
Memorable years — independence (1947), 1971 war, millennium (2000), or personal birth/anniversary years.
Typical winning bid
₹25,000 – ₹2 lakh
Reserve price
₹25,000 – ₹50,000
Top-demand states
Delhi, Maharashtra, Punjab
Why Date/Year Commands Premium Bids
Year plates appeal to two buyer segments: (a) nationalists/history-enthusiasts (1947, 1971), and (b) personal sentimentalists who want their birth or anniversary year. 1947 is consistently the most-bid year number in India.
Numbers in This Category
19471971198419992000
Notable Winning Bids — Date/Year
Observed from public Indian auction data. Actual prices vary by RTO demand and auction date.
Plate
RTO
Winning Bid
DL 1C AB 1947
Delhi
₹1.5 lakh
PB 10 GZ 1971
Ludhiana
₹95,000
How to Bid for Date/Year
- Register on vahan.parivahan.gov.in/fancy or your state transport portal.
- Select your RTO — watch for new series openings at top-demand states (Delhi, Maharashtra, Punjab).
- Pay the EMD (₹25,000 – ₹50,000 × 10–20%) online.
- Submit your bid during the auction window (typically 48–72 hours).
- If you win, pay the balance within 24–48 hours to secure the number.
Bid for Date/Year by State
Frequently Asked Questions
Which year number is most valuable?
1947 (India's independence year) is the most-bid year plate. 1971 (Bangladesh Liberation War) is second, followed by 2000 (millennium).