Is an increase over the value of the debt obligatory if the increase is for the gold craftsmanship?
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It is not permissible to agree to repay a debt in a currency other than the currency of the loan if the currencies are paper currencies, because this is considered a currency exchange (sarf) which requires immediate possession (taqabud), and because paper currencies have the same rulings as gold and silver regarding usury (riba).
You are only required to repay the principal amount of the loan you borrowed from him.
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