Money-Trivia
Three Currencies, One Trend: The Rupee's long decline
In this edition, we chart INR-USD, INR–GBP and INR–CNY over the decades - a simple visual look at how the rupee has changed since 1947.
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India's Money Makeover: From 1949 to demonetisation and to the UPI boom
In this edition, we look at the Reserve Bank of India post its nationalisation, a period that quietly shaped India's financial destiny.
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Coins, Notes, and a Nation's Story: India's Currency Evolution
After the making of RBI, our Money Trivia series now turn to the story of coins and banknotes that have shaped daily life from 1971 to 2025.
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Reserve Bank of India history: Timeline
From managing currency and credit to overseeing modern fintech ecosystems, RBI’s journey mirrors India’s own transformation -- from colonial rule to a liberalised economy.
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Ancient India's Hidden Fintech: How Value was Built Before Currency
From mutual need to weight and material to state-backed coinage - a fascinating journey that laid the groundwork for India's monetary system today.
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2000 Years of Banking: How India Pioneered Financial Systems
Long before modern banks, India had it all — loans, transfers, even metal “credit cards.”
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From Cowrie to Code – A Timeline of Money in India
In our first edition of the Money Trivia series, we explore the Head and Tale of currency — tracing the fascinating evolution of money in India.