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Portuguese Indian rupia

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Following the closure of the last local mint, coins were imported from Portugal beginning in 1871. This new coinage coincided with the reform of the subdivisions of the rupia. Copper coins were introduced in denominations of 3, 5, 10 and 15 réis,
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and 1 rupia coins were introduced. Bronze replaced copper in 1901, whilst cupro-nickel 2 and 4 tangas were introduced in 1934, followed by
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took over the issuance of paper money, issuing notes for 5, 10, 20 and 50 rupias. In 1917, notes were added for 4 and 8 tangas, 1 and
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and other Portuguese Indian territories simply as rupia (or Portuguese Indian rupia) was subdivided into units such as
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in 1882 in denominations of 10 and 20 rupias. These were followed in 1883 by notes issued by the General Government (
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rupia notes were issued until 1924 and the 1 rupia until 1929. 100 and 500 rupias notes were reintroduced in 1924.
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and this was declared equal to a rupia in circulation in India outside of Portuguese possessions. A
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that mirrored the currency terms introduced by Portuguese officials in other colonies worldwide.
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The first paper money issued specifically for Portuguese India was issued by the
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coin featuring a standing figure facing right with flag struck for and minted in
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This infobox shows the latest status before this currency was rendered obsolete.
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5 and 10 bazarucos together with tin 20 bazarucos, copper 30 and 60 réis and
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issued their own coinages until the middle of the 19th century. Damão issued
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1, 2, 4, 8 and 12 xerafins. The Goa mint was closed by the British in 1869.
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rupias. These were the only issue of tanga denominated notes, whilst the
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3, 15, 30 and 60 réis coins until 1854 when the mint closed. Diu issued
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issued the most diverse coinage of the three mints. In addition to tin
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sometime after 1668 until 1958. Prior to 1668, the currency unit was
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150 and 300 réis and 1 rupia. The Diu mint closed in 1859.
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Index

Denominations
escudo
Portuguese India
Issuing authority
Banco Nacional Ultramarino

Goa
John IV
Portuguese India
Goa
Indian rupee
Indian anna
escudo

Portuguese India
Goa
Damão
Diu
copper
lead
tin
silver
Goa
gold
Portuguese 1 Rupia, 1924
Banco Nacional Ultramarino


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