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1 "New" Cash Pondicherry - Dutch Occupation ND
| Copper | 0.92 g | 10.6 mm |
| Issuer | Dutch India |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1693-1698 |
| Value | 1 New Cash (1⁄160) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 0.92 g |
| Diameter | 10.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#374477 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inscription in two lines
Script: Tamil
Lettering:
புது
காசு
Translation: New Cash
Comment
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was used as a form of currency during the Dutch occupation of Pondicherry in India, which lasted from 1693 to 1698. The coin was made of copper and weighed 0.92 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin of its time. Despite its small size, it played an important role in the economy of the region during the Dutch occupation.