Indian 2-rupee coin

Two rupees

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

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

• 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.

See also

• Indian 2-rupee note

• India portal
• Money portal
• Numismatics portal

References

1. "Reserve Bank of India - Coins".