Coins of French India

Explore the collection of coins issued by the French administration in the colonial trading posts of India. This category includes coins minted for Pondicherry, Chandernagore, Karikal, Mahé, and Yanaon.

Discover the different denominations, alloys, and minting periods reflecting the economic and political history of the French presence in India.

Coins from French India are of particular interest to collectors of colonial coins, French coins, and Asian coins.

Find rupees, fanons, cash, and other monetary units used in French India.

Explore coins minted from the establishment of the trading posts until their integration into the Indian Union.