Rupee

Rupees are the unit of currency within most of the Zelda universe, used in Hyrule, Koholint Island, Termina, Labrynna, Holodrum, the Great Sea, the World of the Ocean King, and Skyloft.

Locations and Uses

Rupees can be found almost anywhere. The most common ways Link can find rupees is by breaking jars, cutting grass, or defeating enemies.

Jars

After breaking a jar, something will usually pop out. The most common item is a Rupee. Other items that can be collected include Magic Jars, or Recovery Hearts. It is completely random.

Grass

Cutting grass will result in an item to appear, usually. Rupees are the most common item. Magic Jars and Recovery Hearts can also be collected.

Enemies

Upon defeating an enemy, they will occasionally drop an item. The item could be anything. Rupees, Magic Jars, Recovery Hearts, and Treasure are some of the most common items.

Values

With the exceptions of The Adventure of Link and Four Swords Adventures, rupees have appeared in every Zelda game to date. Rupees' values are generally denoted by their color, but also can vary by size as well.

Trivia

• Rupees are the currency in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Pakistan, Mauritius, Seychelles, and Maldives.
• In the original Legend of Zelda, 'Rupee' was spelled Rupy and Rupies for plural.