Today in History, 19 August: First Rupee coin minted

Name: Today in History, 19 August: First Rupee coin minted
Uploaded: 2022-08-19T17:50:21+00:00
Duration: 56 s
Channel: Aaj Tak
Description: 19 August in History: Today in 1757 the East India Company made the first coin of rupee in Kolkata. Under a treaty with the Nawab of Bengal, the East India Company had opened a mint in 1757 itself. This is the place where rupees and coins are made.

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19 August in History: Today in 1757 the East India Company made the first coin of rupee in Kolkata. Under a treaty with the Nawab of Bengal, the East India Company had opened a mint in 1757 itself. This is the place where rupees and coins are made.