Indian 2-rupee coin

TheIndian 2-rupee coinis a denomination of the Indian rupee. The 2 rupee coin was introduced inIndiain 1982. Until then, the Rs.2 was in circulation in banknotes. The old Rs.2 coin was minted withcupro-nickelmetal. The new Rs.2 coin was minted inferritic stainless steel.

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 capitalat centre with the lettering "सत्यमेव जयते" below it.
Designer	RBI
Design date	2011
Reverse
Designer	RBI
Design date	2011

Old Rs.2

• The old Rs.2 coin was of 26mm diameter.
• The weight of the coin is 6 grams.
• The shape iseleven-sided (hendecagonal)or cornered.

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