The Vijayanagara Empire was renowned for its immense wealth and vibrant international trade. The standard gold coin of the empire, which featured images of deities and was widely referred to as the 'Pagoda' by foreign travelers, was indigenously known as:

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The standard gold coin of Vijayanagara was the 'Varaha' (also called Pon or Honnu). Foreigners called it 'Pagoda' because it often bore the image of a temple (pagoda) or deities like Lord Venkateshwara and Balakrishna.

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