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Aug 21st, 2009, 14:29
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"village idiot"
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4 annas.
--so this might be a stupid question---While looking for something in my "stuff" drawer, I found a quarter rupee coin. First it brought a smile to my face and then I wondered what I could buy for it these days, if anything. (I remember that it used to be big money in the 60s). So can I and what.
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Aug 21st, 2009, 14:34
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Aug 21st, 2009, 14:37
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Its(the old non metric system coins) not legally accepted any more I think. The metric conversion was complete by the end of sixties - again, much before my time, so not sure.
For 25 paise, nowdays - in cities, I am not sure. Even the cheapest candies/mints cost 50 paise. 4-5 years ago I used to buy a handful of green chilies/coriander leaves for 50 paise(or often given free by the vegetable seller if you buy lots of other vegetables). So maybe you can get a few of them for 25 paise. |
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Aug 21st, 2009, 14:40
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The Fortunate One
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Just preserve them as collectibles.
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Aug 21st, 2009, 14:42
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ANJUNA SARPUNCH
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i guess you can buy mint and supari for 4 aane,
regards, baba. |
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Aug 21st, 2009, 14:45
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"village idiot"
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Aug 21st, 2009, 14:49
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shashank has a good idea - it's a collectible! |
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Aug 21st, 2009, 16:48
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My wife happened to mention yesterday that she had forgotten how many annas were in one rupee!
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Aug 21st, 2009, 17:08
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Aug 21st, 2009, 17:10
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ANJUNA SARPUNCH
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16 anne ek rupaiya sabse bada rupaiya, regards, baba. |
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Aug 21st, 2009, 17:18
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She was giving me the Rs3-used-to-last-a-week thing at the time!
Well, yes, in UK, 1970, my cooked lunch, with two mugs of tea, used to cost me 2/6 (12.5 pence). |
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Aug 21st, 2009, 17:46
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With cabbage too, I suspect! Not worth 2/6. |
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Aug 21st, 2009, 18:22
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--- two fried eggs and chips, no cabbage.
was my regular favourite in those days  |
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Aug 21st, 2009, 18:31
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I miss the bacon flavored crisps from the UK. I forget the brand - but I think it's possible to get some packets shipped here. One more on the list of things I want to do, but may never get around to 'doing'. |
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Sep 14th, 2009, 19:33
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