Indian coin
Two rupees|
| Value | ₹2 |
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| Mass | 4.07 g |
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| Diameter | 23 mm |
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| Edge | 50 wide serrations |
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| Composition | Ferritic stainless steel |
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| Years of minting | 1982 (1982) – present |
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| Circulation | Wide |
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| Design | Lettering of "भारत" on left, "INDIA" on right, Lion capital at centre with the lettering "सत्यमेव जयते" below it. |
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| Designer | RBI |
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| Design date | 2011 |
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| Designer | RBI |
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| Design date | 2011 |
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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.
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.
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