fanam
Fanam was the currency used historically in major parts of South India, especially during the British Raj. Anglicized form of the Tamil word, meaning "coin" or "wealth" (punch marked coins). It may specifically refer to: • Madras fanam, a currency issued in Madras Presidency, now part of Tamil Nadu, India • Travancore fanam, a currency issued in Travancore State, now part of Kerala, India
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Fanam was the currency used historically in major parts of South India, especially during the British Raj. Anglicized form of the Tamil word, meaning "coin" or "wealth" (punch marked coins). It may specifically refer to: • Madras fanam, a currency issued in Madras Presidency, now part of Tamil Nadu, India • Travancore fanam, a currency issued in Travancore State, now part of Kerala, India
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- Gemeinsame Normdatei 1052561535, Fanam.
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Gemeinsame Normdatei 1052561535, Fanam.Deutsche Nationalbibliothek
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