Travancore Rupee

The Travancore rupee was a form of currency issued by the erstwhile Indian princely state of Travancore, which was primarily located in the modern Indian state of Kerala. The rupee was largely a newer currency in comparison to the older currencies of Travancore such as the Fanams, Achus, Chuckrams as well as the Kasu (or Cash). Its creation was probably intended for the increase in trade with the British and the high-value transactions therein.

The Travancore Rupee was the highest denomination of currency issued for general circulation. The highest face value issued was the '1/2 rupee'. While there had been plans to introduce 'One Travancore Rupee', this was never done. The half-rupee and the quarter-rupee remained the highest values issued for circulation. The Travancore Rupee was issued until the year 1946 remaining in circulation until 1949. It was replaced by the Indian rupee following Travancore's accession into India.

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