You are correct. After close scrutiny they shortlisted 5 designs. Later someone high up (in the government) did not like it and so they selected an entirely new

You are correct. After close scrutiny they shortlisted 5 designs. Later someone high up (in the government) did not like it and so they selected an entirely new design for the symbol. Personally I do like this new one other than the 5 shortlisted ones. Her you can see the others: http://trak.in/tags/business/2010/07/13/rupee-symbol-shocking-story/ http://trak.in/tags/business/2010/07/13/rupee-symbol-shockin...