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Why did Paisa never appear on a coin?
Why did Paisa never appear on a coin?
Leonardo
Wed Jan 15 2025
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I've always wondered why Paisa, despite being a common currency unit in some parts of the world, never actually appeared on any coin. Is there a specific reason for this?
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Chiara
Fri Jan 17 2025
Demonetisation led to significant changes in India's currency system.
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Riccardo
Fri Jan 17 2025
A unique symbol was designed to represent the paisa, the sub-unit of the Indian rupee.
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Pietro
Thu Jan 16 2025
As a result, the symbol was never featured on any coinage, limiting its visibility and adoption.
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RiderWhisper
Thu Jan 16 2025
This symbol was intended to mirror the design of the rupee symbol, ensuring consistency and recognition.
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Alessandra
Thu Jan 16 2025
Despite its creation, the proposed paisa symbol never gained widespread use.
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