diff --git a/mifosng-db/migrations/core_db/V65__fix_rupee_symbol_issues.sql b/mifosng-db/migrations/core_db/V65__fix_rupee_symbol_issues.sql
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+/***Work around for issues on non Unicode safe connections**/
+UPDATE `m_currency` SET `display_symbol`=CHAR(226, 130, 185) WHERE  `id`=64;
+
+/***Update organization currencies if applicable***/
+update m_organisation_currency set display_symbol =CHAR(226, 130, 185) where code = "INR";
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