Missing symbol for Rupee

Just as flags and anthems signify sovereignty, a currency symbol flaunts a nation’s economic sovereignty.

The genesis of graphical symbols engraved on coins and printed on paper notes dates back centuries and so does the debate surrounding them. The signs, symbols and pictures found on currencies are more than just graphical identification. These illustrations often spark debate as they represent the nation’s identity. Besides, these symbols, marks and pictures have nothing to do with the value of money, but rather give the money a distinct identity.