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The Reserve
Bank of India will shortly put into circulation new Ferritic Stainless Steel
Rs.2 Coins with the theme 'unity in diversity'.
The coins
are circular in shape with 27 millimeters diameter with a metal composition
of 17 percent chromium and 83 percent iron.
The face
of the coin has three portions. The centre portion bears the Lion Capitol of
Ashoka Pillar with the legend mel³ecesJe
pe³eles inscribed below and the prominent
international numerals '2' indicating the denomination. The top portion contains
the word Yeejle in Hindi and 'India'
in English. The bottom portion contains the year in international numerals.
The reverse face of the coin shows stylised representation of 'Unity in Diversity'
a defining characteristic of our country. The symbol shall be seen as four heads
sharing a common body. It shall be thought of as people from all four parts
of the country coming together under one banner and identifying with one nation.
The visual code helps the user connect the visual with an individual denomination,
which makes the process of identification quicker. The left upper periphery
contains the words oes ©he³ee
in Hindi and 'Two Rupees' in English.
The coin
is a legal tender as provided in the Coinage Act, 1906. The existing Two Rupees
Coins in circulation shall also continue to be legal tender.
P.V.Sadanandan
Manager
Press Release : 2006-2007/835 |