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Non-residents are however allowed to bring foreign currencies such as Australian dollars, US dollars, euros... and will need to declare large amounts.
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What is India's Currency?
| Currency: | Indian rupee |
| Currency code: | INR |
| Central Bank: | Reserve Bank of India |
| Currency symbol: | ₹ (rupee) |
| Bank notes: | ₹10, ₹20, ₹50, ₹100, ₹200, ₹500, |
| Coins: | ₹1, ₹2, ₹5, ₹10, ₹100 |
The rupee – from ancient to modern
The origins of the rupee go all the way back to the 6th century BC, making it one of the oldest currencies in the world. In fact, India was one of the first countries to use coins as legal tender.
For thousands of years the rupee was based around silver coins – the name even comes from the Sanskrit word ‘rupya’, which means ‘wrought silver’. Due to this, it hit some trouble in the 1800s when the value of silver declined across the world. Unlike other affected countries, India stuck to silver instead of changing to gold; after some years using a variety of currencies in quick succession, the rupee was made the official currency again in 1947.
The Central Bank of India announced on 19 May 2023 that the ₹2,000 notes will be withdrawn from circulation by Sept 2023.
What to spend your rupees on
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Bottle of water
14 INR
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New Dehli metro one-day pass
150 INR
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Taxi from Mumbai Airport to Central station
342 INR
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Entrance to the Taj Mahal
750 INR
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Train between New Delhi and Jaipur
500 INR
Must-sees in India
- New Delhi
- The many temples of India are renowned for their beauty, and the pyramid-like Chhatarpur Temple in New Delhi is no exception.
- Varanasi
- The best place to take in the famous River Ganges is undoubtedly Varanasi. One of Hinduism’s holy cities, you can see religious rituals openly performed on the riverbanks.
- Goa
- India isn’t all busy city streets and stunning places of worship; Goa is all about lazy days on the beach. The perfect antidote to all the hustle and bustle.
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