- Source: Fanam
Fanam was the currency used historically in major parts of South India, especially during the British Raj. Fanam is the an Anglo-Germanic sound shift (called Grimm's law) from the traditional Dravidan word paṇaṁ, meaning "coin" or "wealth" (punch marked coins). It may specifically refer to:
Madras fanam, a currency issued in Madras Presidency, now part of Tamil Nadu, India
Travancore fanam, a currency issued in Travancore State, now part of Kerala, India
See also
Panam (disambiguation)
Fana (disambiguation)
Pana (disambiguation)