Proclamation on Batavia Currency Changes Issued 1813
Government announces provisional withdrawal of old Batavia Paper Currency from new contracts after May 1 1813 while allowing existing notes to remain legal for outstanding engagements. A temporary coinage plan includes 250 000 dollars in Spanish dollars and old Batavia currency notes, with a Batavia Mint to be established and a gold coinage considered later.
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Proclamation Bans Market Money Exchanges in Batavia
The Lieutenant Governor in Council prohibits any person from exchanging copper or tin coinage notes or silver in Batavia markets or streets from May 1 next, unless licensed under Shroffage rules. Violators face fines imprisonment or other punishment. proclamation to be published in Native languages and posted at bazars. Dated April 9 1813 Council, Batavia.
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Proclamation on Licensed Money Exchangers in Batavia Zone
Provisional regulations authorize licensed money changers or shroffs in Batavia City and Environs from May 1 1813. Ten overseers will monitor markets. licensees may exchange notes for copper or tin with set fees. strict penalties including fines and corporal punishment apply for abuses. Public markets must employ licensed changers with badges and certificates.
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