Indian rupee symbol

Currency Symbol for Indian Rupee
D. Udaya Kumar
Research Scholar

Devanagiri & Roman script
Shiro Rekha (Uniqueness)
Indian flag (Tri color)
Equality sign
Harmonious with other currency symbols
Global and local appeal
Simplicity (High recall value)
Familiar and easy to read
Easy to write & design
Easy to adapt & implement
Blends with all numerals
Balanced and Stable
Unique & Dynamic design
Design concept of the symbol is based on Devanagari and Roman script

Currency Symbol for Indian Rupee
The symbol seamlessly integrates both Devanagari and Roman script

The symbol denotes letter ‘R’ from Rupiah in Devanagari script

The uniqueness of Shiro-Rekha gives the symbol an Indian identity

The symbol also denotes part of letter ‘R’ from Rupee in Roman script

The horizontal lines represents the tricolor of our Indian flag

Equality sign symbolizes the relativity of economy and balanced economy

The symbol is designed in harmonious with other currency symbols

The unison design appeal to both Indian and foreign nationals

The use of existing letter simplifies the writing process across the globe

Minimal strokes makes it quick and easy to write

Familiarity, simplicity and less elements gives it a very high recall value

The symbol is simple to design and construct by any type designers

Opposite visual forces makes the design stable and balanced

The symbol is highly legible at smaller sizes and in reverse color

Design of Paisa can become a part of the symbol’s family

The symbol naturally blends with both Indian and Arabic numerals

U+ 20A8
Unicode for Indian currency symbol (Rupee)
U+0971
Proposed by Indian IT Department within the Unicode range of Devanagari script
Unicode for the Rupee symbol

Devanagiri & Roman script
Shiro Rekha (Uniqueness)
Indian flag (Tri color)
Equality sign represents a stable and balanced economy
Harmonious with other currency symbols
Global and local appeal
Simplicity (High recall value)
Familiar and easy to read
Easy to write & design
Easy to recollect and adapt
Blends with numerals
Balanced and Stable form
Unique & Dynamic design
Easy to reproduce and implement

Countries which has Rupee as currency

A symbol should symbolize a meaningful thought. Meaning to a symbol is like Soul to a body, without soul the body is nothing, without deeper, sensible and thought provoking meaning the symbol is needless.
This symbol truly symbolizes our country, our tradition, our nations economy and its currency.

I am thankful to Industrial Design centre, IIT Bombay for the guidance and support.
I also thank my parents and friends for their help and encouragement.
Thank you

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