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travellers India's currency is the Rupee, abbreviated as Rs. One Rupee is equal to hundred paise. Notes are in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 500. 9Although denominations less than Rs. 10 are rare.) Coins start at 10, 20, (not used so much these days) 25, 50, paise Coins are also available for 1, 2, and 5 rupees.Do not accept torn or disfigured notes. In case you do get torn notes you can change them at the Reserve Bank of India or branches of other banks. It is advisable to carry a mixture of cash and traveller's cheques to guard against any situation. US dollars are the easiest currency to change with pounds sterling coming a close second. Other hard currencies such as Yen, French Francs, Canadian Dollars,Deutsche Mark can also be changed in tourist areas and big cities. It is advisable to change ample amounts of money at one time and keep the encashment certificates. Banking hours in India are from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. (Mon-Fri) and from 10 a.m.-12 noon on Saturdays.Banks at the Delhi, Calcutta, Mumbai, and Chennai airports are open 24 hours a day. You can also wire money into India. These services are offered by foreign banks with branches in India and also with Indian banks with branches abroad . |
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Coins are reflections of history! the history of the Indian subcontinent
and it's coinage share the complexities as evident in presence of hundreds
of dynasties and their attempt to issue distinct coinage over thousands
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The idea of issuing paper currency by the Government was promulgated by
Sir James Wilson, the Finance Member in the Executive Council of the Viceroy,
in 1859. It was adopted by his successor Samuel Laving in 1861 More...
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