About the Book: Quick and Concise: Indian Currency
Did you know?
In Latin, the word pecus means 'cattle, and from it was derived pecunia,
meaning 'money or 'wealth. The term later gave birth to pecuniary.
A nishka, which initially appeared as a gold ornament in the early Vedic
tradition, gradually transformed into a standard unit of weight and value.
By the Mauryan period, almost every imperial punch-marked coin carried the sun.
This primer explores the rich and layered history of Indian money, from the
early barter system to the digital age of UPI and cryptocurrency. It offers