In the old indian currency system, the smallest unit was called a pie... could that be the root for paise? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_rupeeOtherwise it could just be a corruption of english word 'pieces' as in 1 rupaya = 40 copper pieces.
The Frozen Series 1947-1950
This represented the currency arrangements during the transition period upto the establishment of the Indian Republic. The Monetary System remained unchanged at
One Rupee consisting of 192 pies.
1 Rupee = 16 Annas
1 Anna = 4 Pice पाँव् अण-s
1 Pice = 3 Pies - पाई-s?
In the old indian currency system, the smallest unit was called a pie... could that be the root for paise? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_rupeeOtherwise it could just be a corruption of english word 'pieces' as in 1 rupaya = 40 copper pieces.
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