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The Indian Rupee is the primary currency of India. This currency is used by an estimated 1,353,371,722 people. Based on our estimate, Indian Rupee is the #2 most popular currency is the world.
The currency code for the Indian Rupee is "INR". The ISO 4217 number for this currency is 356. The currency symbol for the Rupee is "₹".
Indian Rupee conversion rates, useful facts, and holiday schedule can be found below.
INR Currency Demographics
The primary country using the Indian Rupee is India. The Indian Rupee is also used in Bhutan.
There are approximately 1,353,371,722 people around the world who use the Indian Rupee. The Indian Rupee is the #2 most used widely currency is the world.
1,353,371,722 user population
Ranked #2 in the worldINR Exchange Rates
1 Indian Rupee equals:
† Rates last updated at 9 minutes ago
‡ Rates are the interbank rate and are only available on large transactions
INR Currency Facts
INR Details
| ISO 4217 Code | INR |
|---|---|
| ISO 4217 Number | 356 |
| Unit Name | Rupee |
| Symbol | ₹ |
| Currency Nicknames | Taaka, Rupayya, Rūbāi, Athanni (for 50 Paise coins) |
INR Denominations
| Minor Unit Name | paisa |
|---|---|
| Minor Unit Symbol | p |
| Minor Units | 2 |
| Frequently Used banknotes | ₹5, ₹10, ₹20, ₹50, ₹100, ₹500, ₹2000, ₹200 |
| Rarely Used Banknotes | ₹1, ₹2 |
| Frequently Used Coins | ₹1, ₹2, ₹5, ₹10, p50 |
| Rarely Used Coins | N.a. |
INR Issuance
| Central Bank | Reserve Bank of India |
|---|---|
| Central Bank Website | http://www.rbi.org.in |
World Bank Statistics
| Estimated User Population | 1,353,371,722 people |
|---|---|
| Population Rank | #2 |
| INR Inflation Rate | 4.86% |
| Inflation Rank | #26 |
† Population and Inflation rate as based on data from the World Bank.
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2019 INR Currency Holidays
Based on holidays observed by the Reserve Bank of India. On these dates banks and payment systems may be closed. Settlement in Indian Rupee may also be closed on these dates.
| Holiday | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Second Saturday of the Month | January 12, 2019 | Closed |
| Republic Day | January 26, 2019 | Closed |
| Fourth Saturday of the Month | January 26, 2019 | Closed |
| Second Saturday of the Month | February 9, 2019 | Closed |
| Chatrapati Shivaji Maharej Jayanti | February 19, 2019 | Closed |
| Fourth Saturday of the Month | February 23, 2019 | Closed |
| Mahashivratri | March 4, 2019 | Closed |
| Second Saturday of the Month | March 9, 2019 | Closed |
| Holi | March 21, 2019 | Closed |
| Fourth Saturday of the Month | March 23, 2019 | Closed |
| Half-yearly Closing | April 1, 2019 | Closed |
| Gudhi Padwa | April 6, 2019 | Closed |
| Ram Navmi | April 13, 2019 | Closed |
| Second Saturday of the Month | April 13, 2019 | Closed |
| Dr. Babsaheb Ambedkar Jayanti | April 14, 2019 | Closed |
| Mahavir Jayanti | April 17, 2019 | Closed |
| Good Friday | April 19, 2019 | Closed |
| Fourth Saturday of the Month | April 27, 2019 | Closed |
| Election Holiday | April 29, 2019 | Closed |
| Maharashtra or May Day | May 1, 2019 | Closed |
| Second Saturday of the Month | May 11, 2019 | Closed |
| Buddha Pournima | May 18, 2019 | Closed |
| Fourth Saturday of the Month | May 25, 2019 | Closed |
| Ramzan-id | June 5, 2019 | Closed |
| Second Saturday of the Month | June 8, 2019 | Closed |
| Fourth Saturday of the Month | June 22, 2019 | Closed |
| Second Saturday of the Month | July 13, 2019 | Closed |
| Fourth Saturday of the Month | July 27, 2019 | Closed |
| Second Saturday of the Month | August 10, 2019 | Closed |
| Bakri-id | August 12, 2019 | Closed |
| Independence Day | August 15, 2019 | Closed |
| Parsi New Year | August 17, 2019 | Closed |
| Fourth Saturday of the Month | August 24, 2019 | Closed |
| Ganesh Chaturthi | September 2, 2019 | Closed |
| Moharrum | September 10, 2019 | Closed |
| Second Saturday of the Month | September 14, 2019 | Closed |
| Fourth Saturday of the Month | September 28, 2019 | Closed |
| Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday | October 2, 2019 | Closed |
| Dasara | October 8, 2019 | Closed |
| Second Saturday of the Month | October 12, 2019 | Closed |
| Fourth Saturday of the Month | October 26, 2019 | Closed |
| Diwali Amavasya | October 27, 2019 | Closed |
| Diwali | October 28, 2019 | Closed |
| Second Saturday of the Month | November 9, 2019 | Closed |
| Id-e-milad | November 10, 2019 | Closed |
| Guru Nanak Jayanti | November 12, 2019 | Closed |
| Fourth Saturday of the Month | November 23, 2019 | Closed |
| Second Saturday of the Month | December 14, 2019 | Closed |
| Christmas Day | December 25, 2019 | Closed |
| Fourth Saturday of the Month | December 28, 2019 | Closed |