Indian 2-rupee coin
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.
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| Value | ₹2 |
|---|---|
| Mass | 4.07 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Edge | 50 wide serrations |
| Composition | Ferritic stainless steel |
| Years of minting | 1982 – present |
| Circulation | Wide |
| Obverse | |
| Design | Lettering of "भारत" on left, "INDIA" on right, the year of mint and mint mark below, Lion capital with the lettering "सत्यमेव जयते" below it. |
| Design date | 2019 |
| Reverse | |
| Design | Numerical "2", eight stylized grain stalks, ₹ currency sign, date of issue, "TWO RUPEES" in English and Hindi. |
| Design date | 2019 |
Features
Old Rs.2
- The old Rs.2 coin was of 26mm diameter.
- The weight of the coin is 6 grams.
- The shape is eleven-sided (hendecagonal) or cornered.[1]
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.
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