Description
Selection from Papers Relating to the Introduction of a Gold Currency in India is a collection of official documents and correspondence from the British colonial administration concerning the proposed shift from silver to gold currency in 19th-century India. The book highlights economic debates, policy considerations, and international influences shaping India’s monetary system. It provides valuable insight into colonial financial governance, the challenges of currency reform, and the broader implications of adopting the gold standard during a transformative period in Indian economic history.