- $ The most recognisable dollar (thanks also to Richie the Rich) symbol was adopted in 1785
- The Japanese Yen in 1871.
- The Euro, came in to existence in 1996.
- Russians have run into a controversy over trying for a symbol for their rouble
Re once held sway from Asia to the east word rupee comes from Rupyakam a Sanskrit word which means silver Rupaiah has come from the Sanskrit word "Roupya mudra" ( the punch-marked coins) Roupa mudra was being used in one form or other since at least 6th century BC .
Rupee started out as the rupaiya in the mid-16th century, as a word said to be coined by Emperor Sher Shah Suri
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