Indian 2-rupee coin

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Two rupees
India
Value₹2
Mass4.07 g
Diameter23 mm
Edge50 wide serrations
CompositionFerritic stainless steel
Years of minting1982 (1982) – present
CirculationWide
Obverse
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DesignLettering of "भारत" on left, "INDIA" on right, Lion capital at centre with the lettering "सत्यमेव जयते" below it.
DesignerRBI
Design date2011
Reverse
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DesignerRBI
Design date2011

The Indian 2-rupee coin is a denomination of the Indian rupee. The 2 rupee coin was introduced in India in 1982. Until then, the Rs.2 was in circulation in banknotes. The old Rs.2 coin was minted with cupro-nickel metal. The new Rs.2 coin was minted in ferritic stainless steel.2rupiss amar kaace

Old Rs.2[]

Rs.2 coin (no rupee sign)[]

  • The Rs.2 coin (no rupee sign) is of 27mm diameter.
  • The weight of the coin is 5.62 grams.
  • The shape is circular.

Rs.2 coin (new rupee sign)[]

  • The Rs.2 coin (new rupee sign) is of 25mm diameter.
  • The weight of the coin is 4.5 grams.
  • The shape is circular.

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Reserve Bank of India - Coins".
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