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Indian 2-rupee coin

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Indian 2-rupee coin is a denomination of the Indian rupee. The 2 rupee coin was introduced in India in 1992. 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 ferratic stainless steel.

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 or cornered.[1]

New Rs.2 coin

  • The new Rs.2 coin is of 27mm diameter.
  • The weight of the coin is 5.62 grams.
  • The shape is circular.

See also

Indian 2-rupee note

References

  1. ^ https://rbi.org.in/Scripts/ic_coins_5.aspx#2
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