Currency symbols are more than mere symbols—they are the gateways to understanding the global financial landscape. As world citizens, we encounter currency symbols daily, whether planning a trip ...

The (₹) Rupee is one of the oldest currencies in the world, with origins tracing back to the 6th century BCE.   Interestingly, the currency never had a symbol until one was introduced in ...

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Soni said that the symbol, which reflects the Indian ethos and culture, would help distinguish the currency from the rupee or rupiah of other countries like Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Indonesia.