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What Is The Current Exchange Rate? India Currency DenominationsThe India currency is the rupee (INR), which is subdivided into 100 paise. Notes are divided into Rs 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000. Smaller denominations exist, but are rarely seen. Coins come in the denminations of Rs 1, 2, 5 and 10 and, less commonly used, 5, 10, 20, 25 and 50 paisa. The current series of India currency notes, beginning in 1996 all contain an image of Mahatma Gandhi on the front side, and various images on the reverse including a tractor (Rs.5), a rhinoceres, elephant and tiger (Rs.10) palm trees (Rs.20) and the Himalayan mountains (Rs.100). Indian Currency ConverterSelect a currency to compare exchange rates with the India currency (India Rupee INR). India currency exchanges favourably with most other countries, making India a relatively inexpensive destination to travel to. Note that it is illegal to take India currency out of the country! |
Favourite destinations reviewed on this site Comprehensive guide to the beaches of Goa with plenty of photos and personal recommendations.  Drift through the lakes and narrow, palm-fringed waterways of Kerala's beautiful backwater regions.  The dramatic remains of Vijayanagar are set in one of south India's strangest and most stunning landscapes. |