Indian 2-rupee coin

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.

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.