New Delhi: Jaitley inaugurates exhibition on "Coin and Currency of India"

The exhibition was organised by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance.

It is for the First time that such an exhibition has been organised in this historic Hall which is otherwise used as a common passage to cross from one side of North Block to other side.

The exhibition depicts how money has changed in appearance and substance and evolved from barter to coins to the present day bank notes and e-money. The exhibition depicts the many names of money, some of which have gone into oblivion and some are in use even today.

The exhibition presents a brief history of the Great Hall as well.

Speaking on the occasion, Jaitley said that this exhibition would help in knowing the history of evolution of currency in the country.

He congratulated the Department for its innovative initiative and hoped that this Great Hall will also be used for multiple purpose in future as well which in turn would help in restoring its old grandeur.

Jaitley said that this exhibition and alternate usage of the Great Hall as an Atrium where officers of all Departments of the Ministry have came together before the Budget for 2016-17 is also for the first time.