Independence Day 2026: Sabse bada rupaiyah! The rupee's journey to becoming truly Indian
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Know about history of Indian rupee: India's currency evolved from diverse regional money to a unified rupee. The Reserve Bank of India was established in 1935 to manage currency issuance. Decimalisation in 1957 changed how Indians counted their money. Today, digital payments and CBDC are transforming transactions. Polymer banknotes are now being trialled for future use.
Coins of Hyderabad: At the top, Asharfi and bottom it's the rupee (Source: RBI)
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