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CURRENCY.
English Sovereigns, anil Indian Currency both papor aod silver are the principal currency of the
Bahrain Islands.
*.
16 Annas =1 Rupee-
16 Rupees =£1.
f
Maria Theresa Dollars are not In much favour, but are to some extent current owing to their
popularity on the mainland of Arabia. Exchange fluctuated between ISO and -61 rupees per
J00 dollars.

WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.
■Weights. '
1 Rati or Kijai = r54Its. (Avoir.)
1 Rubs . =111 * 99
14 Rnbai=l Mm =57-6 „ 99
10 Mam =1 Rifaah =576 „ 99
13 Rifaah=l Kara . =10,368 „ 99
There are no proper standard weights and thoso used by shopkeepers arc frequently under
standard.

In the pearl trade the unit of weight is based on the Indian measure called Chao, but the Bahrain
Chao=4 Indian Chaos.
100 Dnkrs . =1 Chao.
330 Chao* • =1 >luskal=149 grains Troy.
66 Habbe • =1 Musks!.

Lineal measure.
1 Dbira (Cubit) . =18J inches.
4 Rhira=l Bs’ (fexoto) =6 feet 8 inches.