Indian Currency and Dollars Exchange
Indian Currency and Dollars - Rupee VS Dollar
Indian Currency - The rupee is the basic unit of Indian currency comprising of 100 paise. Silver coins is available in the enominations-of 25 paise (very few in comparison to other coins) 50p, Rs. 1, Rs.2 and Rs.5 Afive-rupee coin are much thicker than the other denominations but be careful while handling Rs. I and Rs.2 coins as a rupee coin is only a fraction smaller than a two rupees coin. Use of Rs.500 note is best avoidable. Firstly it is difficult to get change for that amount and secondly the notes having been changed recently (RBI regulation) could end up being useless resulting in loss for the said amount.
Do not accept filthy notes, it is difficult to pass it on. Make sure you have enough cash in small denominations (coins) it is very difficult to get change. It is illegal to carry Indian currency without encashment certificates. You cannot bring in or take out any Indian currency.
Foreign currency up to US $10,000 is allowed anything above that has to be declared.
You can get foreign exchange of most countries but US Dollar: and UK Pounds are preferred and more acceptable as compared to other foreign currencies in India.
