1. The symbol of the rupee is a blend of Devnagri Ra and Roman R and the letters are derived from the word 'Rupiah' in 'Hindi' and Rupees in the English language. 2.

Rupee abbreviation The symbol of Rupee ( ₹) has been a recent addition in Indian history. Before its adoption, the most commonly used abbreviation of the currency were ₹ and Re.