2 Rupees Globalizing Indian Agriculture

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IssuerIndia
Year1995
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value2 Rupees
CurrencyRupee (decimalized, 1957-date)
CompositionCopper-nickel
Weight5.9 g
Dimensions26.5 mm
Thickness1.6 mm
Shape and TechniqueHendecagonal (11-sided)
Milled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#127
Obverse descriptionAsoka lion pedestal, denomination below  NOTE: Different mintmarks ♦ (small dot/diamond) = Mumbai (no mintmark) = Calcutta
Obverse script
Obverse letteringभारत INDIA सत्यमेव जयते रूपये 2 RUPEES
Reverse descriptionSteer head within wreath of two stalks of wheat  NOTE: Different National Emblem Types Type 2: Asoka lion pedestal more imposing. Side lions with 3 or 4 fur rows, more elegant D in INDIA. The shape of the D in INDIA is the easiest way to distinguish this obverse. Type 3: Similar to Type I but 2 teeth, 4 to 5 fur rows, smaller lion head.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringGLOBALIZING INDIAN AGRICULTURE भारतीय कृषि का विश्व व्यापीकरण एग्री एक्सपो 95 AGRIEXPO95 1995
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Mint
Mintage1995  - KM#127.1 (Type 1; Calcutta Mint) -
1995 ♦ - KM#127.1 (Type 1; Mumbai Mint) -
1995 ♦ - KM#127.2 (Type 2; Mumbai Mint) -
1995 ♦ - KM#127.3 (Type 3; Mumbai Mint) -
Catalog ID6950557910
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