• With the growth of civilization, the volume of trade and commerce had increased by leaps and bounds. Both inland and overseas trades were developed. Inland trade was carried on with the Kiratas inhabiting the mountains. They exchanged the herbs for clothes, nattresses and skins. The people became familiar with the navigation of the seas. Regular coinage was not started.

• During the Vedic age, gold coins, called Nishka, were used as media of exchange in large transactions. Besides Nishka, gold and silver coins like Satamana and Krishnala were used as media of exchange.