Coins of the
times of Maharaja Ranjit Singh (Others)
Coins of the Period of Maharaja Ranjit Singh
Maharaja Ranjit Singh had no coin (currency) after
his name. These coins are known as Nanak Shahi coins having Persian inscription
which means Kettle (symbolises the means to feed the poor). Sword (symbolises
the power to protect the weak and helpless), Victory, an unhesitating patronage
obtained from Nanak-Guru Gobind Singh'. These coins were made of copper,
silver, and gold. The coins displayed here were minted at Amritsar and
released from Sri Akal Takhat Sahib ji. |