The Gold Pagoda, or Varaha, was the main coin of the Vijayanagara Empire, weighing 3.4 grams. Also known as Hon, Gadyana, or Pon, it had different versions like Ghattivaraha, Doddavaraha, and Suddhavaraha. The Varaha was the standard for valuing other coins. A Pana equaled 16 Tara silver coins, while smaller copper coins like Duggani, Kani, and Kasu were linked to it. This system kept trade smooth and the economy stable.
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