SHAHU'S COIN

‘Shivrai’ which was made by Shivaji Maharaj, was in circulation till the second half of the last century. The gold coins that were made by Shivaji Maharaj were known as ‘Hones’. All the yearly payments by Shiv Chhatrapati were paid in ‘Hones’ as was the practice in those days. It is mentioned at many places that these ‘Hones’ were in circulation. After Shivaji Maharaj, Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Started a mint in Satara and manufactured rupees and paisas in his name which were known as ‘Shahu coins’