MUMBAI: The Indian Rupee on Monday appreciated 15 paise to close at 81.91 (provisional) against the US Dollar.

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the local unit opened at 82.08 against the US currency and finally closed at 81.91 (provisional) against the greenback, registering a gain of 15 paise over its previous close.

During the session, the rupee touched a high of 81.88 and a low of 82.09 against the dollar.

The dollar index, which gauges the greenback’s strength against a basket of six currencies, fell 0.17 per cent to 101.64.

Global oil benchmark Brent crude futures declined 0.29 per cent to USD 81.42 per barrel.

Gold prices declined Rs 345 to Rs 60,065. Silver also tumbled Rs 675 to Rs 74,400 per kg.