French Indian Rupee
The roupie or rupee was the currency of French India. It was equal to the Indian rupee issued by the British and then Indian governments. Until 1871 it was issued as coins with the roupie divided into 8 fanons, each of 3 doudous or 20 cash. From 1871, banknotes were issued by France's Banque de l'Indochine which circulated alongside coins issued by British India.
Read more about French Indian Rupee: Table of Exchange Rates, 1843
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