Not only has the Indian rupee symbol ₹ given the Indian rupee a visual recognition, it has also given it a distinct character internationally. It was in 2010 when Udaya Kumar Dharmalingam’s design for the Indian rupee pushed aside 3000 other entries to get the cabinet’s approval.
The symbol lends an identity to the Indian currency and helps to differentiate it from similar currencies of other countries such as Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Indonesia. Here are some interesting facts about the symbol that will tell you how much thought went into designing it.