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Описание: That's a fascinating topic! The history of the Indian Rupee (₹) and the Paisa goes back centuries, showing a complex evolution of coinage and currency systems.
​Here's a look at some of the key periods and the older denominations:
​🪙 Pre-Decimal Currency (Before 1957)
​Before India adopted the decimal system for its currency, the rupee was subdivided into smaller units in a system known as the Anna Series (especially after India's independence in 1947).
​1 Rupee was equal to 16 Annas.
​1 Anna was equal to 4 Pice (or old paisa).
​1 Pice was equal to 3 Pies.
​This meant that 1 Rupee was equal to 64 Pice or 192 Pies. You may hear older generations refer to amounts in terms of annas and pice.
​Common Denominations:
​1 Rupee, 1/2 Rupee (Athanni), 1/4 Rupee (Chawanni)
​2 Annas, 1 Anna, 1/2 Anna
​1 Pice (or old paisa)
​Pie (The smallest unit)
​⏳ Decimalisation (1957 Onwards)
​The system changed with the introduction of the Decimal Series on April 1, 1957, which simplified the currency structure.
​1 Rupee was divided into 100 Paisa.
​The new coins were initially called Naye Paise (New Paise) to distinguish them from the older pice coins.
​The term "Naye" was dropped in 1964.
​📜 Ancient and Mughal Currency
​The term "Rupiya" itself has a long history, dating back to a silver coin issued by Sher Shah Suri in the 16th century.
​Rupiya: The silver coin issued by Sher Shah Suri, which weighed 178 grains.
​Dam: Copper coins introduced by Sher Shah Suri, where the Rupiya was divided into 40 copper pieces (dams/paisa).
​Mohur: Gold coins also introduced by Sher Shah Suri.
​Tanka and Jittal: Currency used by the Turkish Sultans of Delhi (12th-18th centuries AD).
​Punch-Marked Coins: Some of the earliest coins in the world, dating back to the 6th century BC.
​❓ Quick Question
​Are you interested in a specific period of Indian currency, or would you like to know more about which old coins and notes are no longer legal tender today?