INR Rupee

The ₹2000 Indian Currency Note With Embedded Chips & GPS Tracking

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On 8th November 2016, India was shaken by a sudden move: the government declared that ₹500 and ₹1000 notes were no longer valid. The aim was clear—stop people from hoarding black money, flush out hidden cash, and reduce illegal wealth in the economy. But for ordinary people, it caused total chaos. Banks and ATMs were … Read more

Brief History of Indian Rupee

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The Indian rupee, the official currency of India, has a history dating centuries back. What is the history of the Indian rupee? The Maurya Empire issued one of the earliest coins in the world in 6th century BC. These Mauryan coins were not exactly the rupee, yet the foundations of the currency. The word “rūpiye” … Read more