Saturday, November 30, 2013

A New Currency in Karnataka

A  new type of currency is gaining ground in Karnataka’s Belgaum district. Issued by various shops, restaurants and other establishments, each note measures about an inch by two inches, is printed on laminated paper and available in denominations of mostly Rs 5 or less. Instead of offering them change, such establishments issue their patrons tokens marked with a rupee amount and the name of the establishment issuing it. ..............

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