Tracing the intriguing evolution of the rupee from its 6th Century avatar to its present form. | TheBetterIndia

310K views · 3.7K shares | A look into the past of Indian currency! https://yourstory.com/2016/11/previous-currency-bans-india/ | YourStory | Facebook

From ancient irregular coins to the crisp modern notes, here's the fascinating history and extraordinary evolution of Indian Currency. | Being Indian

Ever wondered why your #currency notes say, "I promise to pay the bearer the sum of XYZ rupees"? It's the Reserve Bank of India's way of guaranteeing that the note you're holding has value. Essentially, it's a promise from the #RBI Governor that, no matter what, you can exchange that note for goods or gold of equivalent worth. Now, here’s something you probably didn’t know—₹1 notes don’t have this promise because they’re printed by the Ministry of #Finance, not the RBI. WATCH this video to disco