Money-Trivia

Three Currencies, One Trend: The Rupee's long decline

Three Currencies, One Trend: The Rupee's long decline

16 Dec 2025, 01:43 AM

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.

India's Money Makeover: From 1949 to demonetisation and to the UPI boom

India's Money Makeover: From 1949 to demonetisation and to the UPI boom

14 Nov 2025, 14:02 PM

In this edition, we look at the Reserve Bank of India post its nationalisation, a period that quietly shaped India's financial destiny.

Coins, Notes, and a Nation's Story: India's Currency Evolution

Coins, Notes, and a Nation's Story: India's Currency Evolution

10 Sep 2025, 20:53 PM

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.

Reserve Bank of India history: Timeline

Reserve Bank of India history: Timeline

31 Jul 2025, 17:15 PM

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.

Ancient India's Hidden Fintech: How Value was Built Before Currency

Ancient India's Hidden Fintech: How Value was Built Before Currency

12 Jul 2025, 01:01 AM

From mutual need to weight and material to state-backed coinage - a fascinating journey that laid the groundwork for India's monetary system today.

2000 Years of Banking: How India Pioneered Financial Systems

2000 Years of Banking: How India Pioneered Financial Systems

11 Jun 2025, 13:24 PM

Long before modern banks, India had it all — loans, transfers, even metal “credit cards.”

From Cowrie to Code – A Timeline of Money in India

From Cowrie to Code – A Timeline of Money in India

24 May 2025, 14:06 PM

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.

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