Currency Overview

Currency NameIndian Rupee
Symbolโ‚น
CodeINR
Issuing AuthorityReserve Bank of India
Used InIndia

Brief History

The Indian Rupee has a history dating back to the 6th century BCE. The modern Rupee was decimalised in 1957. India adopted its unique currency symbol โ‚น in 2010, designed by D. Udaya Kumar, combining the Devanagari letter "เคฐ" and the Latin letter "R".

Global Role

The INR is among the most traded currencies in Asia. As India's economy continues to grow rapidly, the Rupee plays an increasingly important role in regional trade and remittance flows.

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Common Use Cases

Remittance to IndiaIndia travelIT service paymentsStudy in IndiaCross-border tradeOnline shopping

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Frequently Asked Questions about INR

INR stands for Indian Rupee, the official currency of the Republic of India. It is managed by the Reserve Bank of India and is one of the most traded currencies in Asia.

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