Rupee (noun)

1. The basic unit of money in India and Pakistan.
2. The standard unit of currency in India and Pakistan, divided into 100 paise.

Origin:

Early 17th century: from hindi rupiya, from sanskrit rupya "wrought silver".

Examples:

1. He exchanged his dollars for rupees.
2. The price of the item was 100 rupees.
3. The rupee is the currency of India.
4. The rupee is divided into 100 paise.
5. The rupee has been losing value against the dollar.