Indian 2-rupee coin

Two rupees
India
Value2
Mass4.07 g
Diameter23 mm
Edge50 wide serrations
CompositionFerritic stainless steel
Years of minting1982 (1982) – present
CirculationWide
Obverse
DesignLettering of "भारत" on left, "INDIA" on right, Lion capital at centre with the lettering "सत्यमेव जयते" below it.
DesignerRBI
Design date2011
Reverse
DesignerRBI
Design date2011

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.