| Level | Item |
| Reference Number (click to see whole series/group) | C43/606 |
| Extent | 1 file |
| Title | GOLD AND FOREIGN EXCHANGE OFFICE FILE RELATING TO SILVER: MISCELLANEOUS |
| Date | 10 Mar 1937 - 28 Apr 1942 |
| Description | Shortage of silver for urgent war work in United Kingdom (UK) - suggested sales in London by India Office; levels of Indian silver stocks in London; need to curb speculation; imports to London licensed. Indian Government sell silver in Bombay instead; need to reduce fineness of rupee to conserve silver stocks - Mint to help with technical problems of new coinage; Aden requirement for Maria Theresa Dollars - to be minted in India. |
| Original Reference | FE135_3 |
| Keyword | Second World War; World War Two; WWII |
| Bombay, Mumbai |