2 Rupees FAO

€2.00
IssuerIndia
Year1993
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value2 Rupees
CurrencyRupee (decimalized, 1957-date)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight6.0 g
Dimensions26.5 mm
Thickness1.6 mm
Shape and TechniqueHendecagonal (11-sided)
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#125
Obverse descriptionAshoka Lion pedestal, denomination below  NOTE: varieties of Asoka Statue Type A: Asoka Column 15mm tall, 5 fur rows on right lion, no lion whiskers Type B: Asoka Column 14mm tall, 3 fur rows on right lion, 5 lion whiskers
Obverse script
Obverse letteringभारत INDIA सत्यमेव जयते रुपया 2 RUPEES
Reverse descriptionNOTE: Different mintmarks ♦ (small dot/diamond) = Mumbai * (five-pointed star) = Hyderabad No mint mark = Kolkata
Reverse script
Reverse letteringजैविक विविधता BIO DIVERSITY FAO विश्व खाद्य दिवस 1993 WORLD FOOD DAY
EdgeSmooth
Mint
Mintage1993 * - KM#125.2 (Hyderabad Mint; Type A) -
1993 ♦ - KM#125.1 (Mumbai Mint; Type B) -
Catalog ID9468124500
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