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Namaste, India!

Gear up for an unforgettable journey through India by converting your New Zealand Dollars to Indian Rupees.

From the spiritual serenity of Varanasi to the tech-savvy hubs of Bangalore and the picturesque backwaters of Kerala, having the right currency lets you immerse fully in the vibrant life of India.

Buy INR today and ensure you’re prepared for every chai stop and rickshaw ride!

At Travel Money NZ, we provide great rates for buying or selling Currency. You can exchange them in person at any of our stores across New Zealand

All about Indian Rupee

What countries use INR?

The Indian Rupee (INR) is the official currency of India, a country renowned for its vibrant culture, history, and economic significance. While exclusively used within India, the INR plays a key role in the region’s trade and tourism, with neighbouring countries like Nepal and Bhutan often pegging or using it for certain transactions.

The Rupee’s symbol, ₹, introduced in 2010, blends Devanagari and Latin scripts, symbolising India’s fusion of tradition and modernity.

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Code

INR

Symbol

₹

Coins

₹1, ₹2, ₹5, ₹10

Banknotes

₹10, ₹20, ₹50, ₹100, ₹500, ₹2000

Indian notes and coins

The Indian Rupee is divided into 100 paise (think of paise as the Indian version of cents).
Banknotes come in denominations of ₹1, ₹5, ₹10, ₹20, ₹50, ₹100, ₹200, ₹500 (the new version), and ₹2,000 banknotes
Indian coins come in 50 paise (half a rupee), ₹1, ₹2, ₹5 and ₹10 pieces.

Fun facts about Indian banknotes

Each note reflects India’s heritage and innovation, with the amount written in 17 languages to represent the country’s incredible linguistic diversity!
Indian currency features Mahatma Gandhi’s portrait, national monuments like Rani Ki Vav, Ellora Caves, Hampi, and the Sanchi Stupa, as well as symbols like the Lion Capital of Ashoka and achievements like the Mangalyaan Mars mission, reflecting India’s rich history.

Travel Money Trivia - India edition

Each INR banknote has its amount written on it in 17 languages.
INR is named after the silver coin, the rupiya, first issued by Sultan Sher Shah Suri in the 16th Century.
As of 2011, only 50 paise coins are legal tender in India (there used to be a 25 paise coin in circulation).
In 2014, Zimbabwe added the Indian rupee as legal tender due to strong trade ties between the two countries.
It’s important to note that visitors to India can only bring up to ₹25,000 into the country. Unless you’re an Indian citizen or permanent resident, you’ll need to exchange the rest of your money into rupees on arrival.