What is the history of rupee
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The history of the Rupee traces back to ancient Indian subcontinent. The mention of rūpya by Panini is seemingly the earliest reference in a text about coins. The term in Indian subcontinent was used for referring to a coin. ... The Mughal ruler issued coins honouring the Hindu deities in 1604–1605.
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The word 'rupee' has been derived from the Sanskrit word rupyakam, meaning a silver coin. It owes its origin to rupiya, issued by Sher Shah Suri in 1540-45. Today, the Reserve Bank of India issues currency under the RBI Act 1934. ET traces the history of rupee from the British era to now.
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