The rupee lost 19 paise to 61 rupees 50 paise against the dollar in early trade today. The fall was attributed to the appreciation of the US currency against other currencies overseas ahead of the Federal Reserve policy decision. The domestic currency had gained 21 paise to close at 61 rupees 31 paise in yesterday's trade, after the RBI hiked key interest rate to curb price rise and enhanced liquidity for banks.