For what basis indian goverment printing the money notes?

Question

For what basis indian goverment printing the money notes?

Answer 1

in India before there was a barter system  which came to end due to difference in things echanged. and then arised the system of minting coins in gold n then silver which also declined my it was a difficult process to carry coins in bag or purse or pocket . so to make process easier

Answer 2

This is explained excellently at http://en.allexperts.com/q/Economics-230... (The Economic Times)