Post-Independence, a new coinage system for the nation was required. While the coins were issued in 1950, in 1949 engraver Patrick Brindley designed a set of 8 coins ranging from 2 annas to 1 rupee.

The currency we know today as the Rupee has its roots in the Rupiya, introduced by Sher Shah Suri in the 16th century. This silver coin, weighing 178 grains (about 11.53 grams), became the ...

New Rs 20 Coin in India: ... which included 1, 2, 5, 10 and 20 rupees coins. ... Spot the 3 Differences in the Sleeping Panda Pictures in 21 Seconds! Current GK.

The coins are characterized by the increasing size and weight from lower to higher denominations from Re 1 to Rs 20 coin. Re 1 coin is the smallest of all. Features of ONE RUPEE coin: The face of the ...