From Phooti kaudi to Durmi : This is how ancient Indian currency shaped the trade
India's historical currency pieces, ranging from cowrie shells to coins like the Half Anna, Durmi, and Paisa, reflect the nation's economic evolution and cultural exchanges over centuries. These ...
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Bengaluru's Rezwan Razack Museum of Indian Paper Money showcases rare currency
The museum also showcases paper currency from the East India Company era and the period following the British Crown’s takeover ... with shredded remnants of old currency. These relics are ...
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From Phooti kaudi to Durmi : This is how ancient Indian currency shaped the trade
In British rule, the paisa was divided into 64 units per rupee. After independence, the paisa continued as a fractional currency, showing India's economic journey. Today, the paisa is a nostalgic ...