It is Rupee, being equal to Rs. 100 paise. The denominations in which it is available are: Rs 1000, 500, 100, 50, 20, 10 & 5. Coins are available in Rs. 5, 2, 1 & Paise 50.

Tourists are not allowed to bring Indian currency into the country or take it out of the country. Unlimited amounts of foreign currency or traveller's cheques are allowed into the country but any amount over US$ 1000 should be declared on arrival and a certificate obtained from the Customs. Most branches of State Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, and all major nationalized banks have special foreign exchange counters. See similar questions...

There is no limit on the amount of foreign currency that can be brought into India. But if the amount of foreign currency notes exceeds USD 5000 and the amount of currency notes plus travelers cheques exceed USD 10,000, then the person is expected to declare the amount at the customs entry point and obtain currency declaration form. See similar questions...

Yes. They can be held in RFC (Resident Foreign Currency ) Accounts. For details visit www.sbi.co.in and click on types of accounts under NRI services on the home page. See similar questions...

Of course you can just select the $ option for preferred currency and within India as the shipping options. See similar questions...

Travellers Cheques can be used to credit the account. NRIs bringing Foreign Currency Notes & Travellers Cheques will have to submit a Currency Declaration Form (CDF) to the customs authorities on arrival in India if the foreign currency notes exceed USD 5,000/- or Travellers Cheques and notes exceed USD 10,000/-. You must produce the CDF for endorsement by the bank when you submit the money for credit to an account. See similar questions...

A resident Indian can maintain a Foreign Currency (Domestic) Account and deposit Foreign Exchange acquired from any of the sources approved by Reserve bank of India e.g. . Unspent BTQ, honorarium or gift / payment for services while on a visit outside India or received from a person not resident in India or who is on visit to India in settlement of a lawful obligation etc. Yes, a Non HDFC Bank Customer can take foreign exchange for any branch dealing in foreign exchange. See similar questions...

A permanent resident of India cannot hold a foreign currency policy. However, a person resident in India but not permanently resident may continue to hold any insurance policy issued to him by an insurer outside India, if the premium on such policy is paid out of foreign currency resources outside India. See similar questions...

Yes, EEFC Accounts and RFC Accounts can be kept by resident Indians. In the EEFC account maintained with a bank, residents are allowed to keep 50% of foreign currency remittances received from abroad which can be used for current account transactions and approved capital account transactions as specified by the RBI. In the RFC Accounts, returning Indians (ex-NRIs), can hold and maintain foreign currency. These funds are free from restrictions on use outside India. See similar questions...

Click 'Select Currency' at the top left of the page. We offer both the display of prices and the billing of your credit card in seven currencies. This way you will know exactly how much you will be billed. If your currency is not listed, please select US Dollars unless the ship to country is in Europe. For UK/Europe you need to select UK pounds or Euros. See similar questions...

You may cash travelers checks at the Reception Desk. Currency exchange, at prevailing rates, is available on some cruises. Travelers checks and most major credit cards are accepted in the ports we visit. Proper ID is required when cashing travelers checks. We recommend you carry a small amount of local currency when visiting foreign ports, although credit cards are commonly accepted in shops and restaurants. See similar questions...

National currency is soum. 1 soum = 100 tiyin. $1 = 1288, 74 soum (as of December 24, 2007) All foreign currencies can be exchanged in major banks. The preferred currencies are US dollars and Euros (Cash). In country cities there are difficulties with exchange, advice to do all changes in Tashkent or ask your Tour leader/driver. Tourists should have enough cash US dollars (new dated notes in best condition) for most expenses. See similar questions...

Having a long distance plan or international plan usually works out to be very expensive. Typically, people use cell phones with national plan for calling within US and calling cards to make a call to India. Usually people go for the most economical basic plan for the landline, often use www.bigzoo.com or cell phones for within US calls and calling card (eg. Reliance Calling Cards www.relianceindiacall.com ) for making calls to India. See similar questions...

The first consideration is whether you should go. This involves a number considerations such as the details of the trip, ones expectations, and even one's state of health. When I was living in India, I was sick for much of the first year. It was only in subsequent years that I had built up enough immunities to function properly. If you spend time in India you will get sick! This "down time" will certainly adversely effect your ability to study. See similar questions...