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>> 2 RUPEES CIRCULATING COMMEMORATIVE COINS OF INDIA

2 Rs CIRCULATING COMMEMORATIVE COINS OF INDIA
1982 - IX ASIAN GAMES (DELHI) COMMEMORATIVE :
The IX th Asian Games were held at New Delhi from 19th November, 1982 to4th December, 1982. India issued this 2 rupees coin on 19th November, 1982to commemorate this event. Out of the other 4 coins issued on the same occasion, the 10 paise and 25 paise coins were issued for general circulation and the 10 rupees and the 100 rupees coins were issued as uncirculated / proof specimens.

Specifications
Year of issue – 1982
Weight – 8 grams
Metal composition – Cupro – Nickel alloy
( 75% Copper + 25% Nickel )
Shape – Circular
Diameter – 28 mm
Edge – Security
Obv --  The obverse of this coin shows the Ashokan lion, 'Satyameva Jayate' in Hindi and the value '2'  in International numerals  under it . In English "INDIA" and "RUPEES"  appear  on the right periphery and in Hindi "Bharat" and "Rupaye" appear on the  left .
Rev – The reverse of this coin shows the Asian Games ‘Logo’ – the ancientJANTAR-MANTAR observatory in Delhi with the SUN above it with ‘DELHI’ and ‘1982’ – the year of issue below it. The inscription ‘IX ASIAN GAMES’ in English is shown in the right periphery and ‘Nawam Asiyayee Khel’ in Hindi is shown in the left periphery.
Minted at – Kolkata, Mumbai
Km No - # 120

1982 - NATIONAL INTEGRATION ISSUE:
To stress the need for communal harmony and to aware the people that the different states and its people are the integral part of our country India, a 2 rupees coin with the theme “National Integration” was issued in Dec,1982. Out of the other 3 coins issued on the same theme, the 50 paise coin was issued for general circulation and the 10 rupees and the 100 rupees coins were issued as uncirculated / proof specimens.
Specifications
Year of issue – 1982
Rev – The reverse of this coin shows  the map of India in relief with theNational flag over the map. The slogans “Rastriya Ekata” in Hindi and “NATIONAL INTEGRATION” in English are inscribed on the coin. ‘1982’ -- the year of issue is shown at the bottom.
Minted at – Kolkata, Mumbai
Km No - # 121.2

All other specifications are same as described above.
1992 – LAND-VITAL RESOURCE ISSUE:
As a part of awareness campaign for conservation and promotion of scientific management of land resources, the National Resources Conservation Week was observed from 15th November to 21st of November,1992. This 2 rupees coin was issued on 18-11-1992 to commemorate this occasion. 
Specifications
Year of issue – 1992
Weight – 6 grams
Metal composition – Cupro – Nickel alloy
(75% Copper + 25% Nickel)
Shape – Hendecagonal (11 sides)
Diameter – 26 mm
Edge – Plain
Rev –  The reverse of this coin shows a tree above and structures made of earth below        (both prevent soil erosion). 1992 – the year of issue appears below  water. The legend ‘Bhumi Mukhya Sansadhan’ in Hindi and ‘LAND-VITAL RESOURCE’ in English appears at the top half of the periphery. The inscription ‘Rashtriya Bhumi Samrakhyana Saptaha 14-20 November 1992’ in Hindi and ‘NATIONAL LAND CONSERVATION WEEK 14-20 Nov1992’ in English appear on the bottom half of the periphery in two lines.
Minted at – Kolkata
Km No - # 323

All other specifications are same as described above.
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NOTE:
This coin was never issued for general circulation. It was only presented to the dignitaries who attended this function. I personally don’t have this coin in my collection.  This coin is one of the rarest coins issued by the Republic of India. The mintage of this coin is assumed to be less than 500.  The picture of this coin is down loaded from the Internet. Thanks to the Author.
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1993 - FAMILY PLANNING (WORLD POPULATION DAY) ISSUE:
To highlight the need to control the growth of country’s population in order to ensure food supply for all, this 2 rupees coin was issued for general circulation on World Population day - the 11th July, 1993.
Specifications
Year of issue –1993
Rev – The reverse of this coin shows a couple with their two children, the boy holding some balloons in his hand. Around the periphery, the slogan ‘SMALL FAMILY HAPPY FAMILY’ in English appear at the bottom half and ‘Chhota Pariwar Khushiyan Apar’ in Hindi appear along the top half. ‘1993’ – the year of issue, is shown below the couple.
Minted at – Mumbai, Hyderabad
Km No - # 124

           All other specifications are same as described above. 

1993 - BIO DIVERSITY (WORLD FOOD DAY) ISSUE:
Man is a part of nature. He thrives on nature’s gifts. So he should learn to live in harmony with the natural things like plants, the birds, the mammals and also the environment, composed of land air, water and other natural resources. The activities of man, which causes pollution of air, water, land and environment, need to be controlled.
To generate greater awareness, about ecological and environmental problems, among people, this 2 rupees coin was issued for general circulation on 16th October, 1993 – the World Food Day.
Specifications
Year of issue – 1993
Rev – The reverse of this coin shows the central design consisting of a patch of cloud, The F.A.O. emblem, a bird, a mountain, the sun, a tree, a tortoise, a fish swimming in water and a cluster of moss – in short, a replica of the diversities of life. ‘1993’ – the year of issue is shown below the central design. The legend ‘Jaivik Vividhata Biswa Khadya Divas’ in Hindi appear on the left half and ‘ BIO DIVERSITY WORLD FOOD DAY’ in English appear on the right half of the periphery.
Minted at – Mumbai, Hyderabad
Km No - # 125

All other specifications are same as described above.
1994 - WATER FOR LIFE (WORLD FOOD DAY) ISSUE:
Along with land and air, water is earth’s basic assets. It is directly or indirectly required for all living creatures and plants for sustaining their lives. No life on this earth can thrive without water. So man must learn to make rational use of this resource.
To highlight the necessity to give much higher priority for ensuring safe drinking water and sustainable water supply, this 2 rupees commemorative coin was issued for general circulation on 16th October,1994 – the World Food Day.
Specifications
Year of issue – 1994
Rev – The reverse of this coin shows, a stream and a big water drop falling on it, at the center. The F.A.O. crest appears above the water drop and ‘1994’ -- the year of issue is shown below the stream. The legend ‘Jal Jivan Ka Adhar Biswa Khadya Divas’ in Hindi appear in two lines on the top left quadrant and ‘ WATER FOR LIFE WORLD FOOD DAY’ in English appear in two lines on the top right quadrant of the periphery.
Minted at – Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad
Km No - # 126

All other specifications are same as described above.
1995 – 8TH WORLD TAMIL CONFERENCE ( SAINT THIRUVALLUVAR ) COMMEMORATION
The International Association of Tamil Research (IATR) was founded in 1964. The IATR has been organizing conferences and seminars of Tamil studies at an interval of 4 years in countries like India,Sri Lanka, France,Maldives, Mauritius and Malaysia which has a sizable Tamil speaking population.
To commemorate the 8th international conference seminar on Tamil studies, held at Thanjuvar (Tamil Nadu) from 1st to 5th January 1995, Indiaissued this 2 rupee commemorative coin. The other coins issued for general circulation, were in the denomination of 1 rupee in FSS and 5 rupees in cupro nickel.
Specifications
Year of issue – 1995
Rev – The reverse of this coin shows the saint poet THIRUVALLUVARseated on a low stool in a writing position with the inscription “1995” --  the year of issue, “8TH WORLD TAMIL CONFERENCE” in English, “SAINT THIRUVALLUVAR” in both English and Hindi, “8 Wi ViswaTamil Sammelan” in Hindi.
Minted at –Mumbai
Km No - # 128

All other specifications are same as described above.
1995 - AGRI EXPO 95 ISSUE:
With an aim of promoting the export of agricultural produce of the country, the third National Level Agricultural Exhibition, named “Agri Expo - 95”, was held at New Delhi from 3rd to 13th March, 1995. In commemoration of this exhibition this 2 rupees coin was issued on 3rd March, 1995 for general circulation.
Specifications
Year of issue – 1995
Rev – The reverse of this coin shows a cattle head with a plough and a hoeon either side of it, all enclosed by two olive twigs. The caption ‘AGRIEXPO95‘ in Hindi appear on the top of the central design and in English at the bottom and ‘1995’-- the year of issue below it. The inscription ‘GLOBALIZING INDIAN AGRICULTURE’ in English appear around the periphery on the left and ‘Bharatiya Krushi Ka Biswabyapikarana‘ in Hindi on the right.
Minted at – Kolkata, Mumbai
Km No - # 127

All other specifications are same as described above.
1996 - SARDAR PATEL COMMEMORATIVE :
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (October 31, 1875- December 15, 1950) was popularly known as Iron Man of India. He successfully led Kheda Satyagraha and Bardoli revolt against British government. He was elected Congress President in 1931. He played a leading role in the Indian freedom struggle and became the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of India. He is credited with achieving political integration of India.He was posthumously conferred Bharat Ratna in 1991.
This 2 rupees coin was issued in his commemoration for general circulation. The other 3 coins were issued, in the denomination of 10 rupees, 50 rupees and the 100 rupees, as uncirculated / proof specimens.
Specifications
Year of issue – 1996
Rev – The reverse of this coin shows the effigy of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in the center and the year of issue '1996' just below it. The legend "SARDAR VALLABHBHAI PATEL" in English and Hindi appears on the periphery.
Minted at – Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Noida
Km No - # 129

All other specifications are same as described above.
1996 - SUBHAS CHANDRA BOSE CENTENARY COMMEMORATIVE :
Though, Subhas Chandra Bose, popularly known as Netaji, was born in in the year 1897, and his centenary falls on 1997, this coin was wrongly issued by Kolkata mint in the year 1996 in his centenary commemoration.
Specifications
Year of issue – 1996
Rev – The reverse of this coin shows the effigy of Netaji in the center with the legend ‘SUBHAS CHANDRA BOSE’ in both English and Hindi on the upper half of the periphery with ‘CENTENARY’ in English, ‘Janmasati’ in Hindi and ‘1996’ – the year of issue below his effigy, on the lower half of the periphery.
Minted at – Kolkata
Km No - # 130.1

All other specifications are same as described above.
1997 - SUBHAS CHANDRA BOSE CENTENARY COMMEMORATIVE  :
Subhas Chandra Bose(1897 -- 1945), popularly known as Netaji, was a leader in the Indian independence movement. He was elected as the president of the Indian National Congress for two consecutive terms. But due to ideological conflicts with Mahatma Gandhi, he left the Congress party and established a separate political party, the All India Forward Bloc and demanded for the full and immediate independence of India from British rule. He was jailed several times by the British authorities.
With the outbreak of the Second World War, he went away from India and with Japanese assistance; he formed the Indian National Army, to fight against British forces. He formed the Azad Hind Government in exile and led the Indian National Army in battle against the British at Imphal and inBurma. He is presumed to have died on 18 August 1945 in a plane crash.
This 2 rupees coin was issued in his commemoration for general circulation. The other 3 coins were issued, in the denomination of 10 rupees, 50 rupees and the 100 rupees, as uncirculated / proof specimens.
Specifications
Year of issue – 1997
Rev – Same as 1996 issue, except the year of issue being 1997.
Minted at – Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Noida
Km No - # 130

All other specifications are same as described above.
1998 – DESHBANDHU CHITTARANJAN DAS COMMEMORATIVE:
Chittaranjan Das, was born on November 5, 1870, in Bikrampur, Dhaka (now in Bangladesh). He was an eminent Bengali lawyer and a leading figure in the Indian independence movement. He was popularly called “Deshbandhu” (Friend of the country), for the sacrifices he made for the freedom struggle. He breathed his last on 16 June 1925.
This 2 rupees coin was issued in his commemoration for general circulation. The other 3 coins were issued, in the denomination of 10 rupees, 50 rupees and the 100 rupees, as uncirculated / proof specimens.
Specifications
Year of issue – 1998
Rev – The reverse of this coin shows the effigy of DESHBANDHU CHITTARANJAN DAS, at the center with the legend ‘DESHBANDHU CHITTARANJAN DAS’ in both Hindi and English, ‘1870-1925’ – his year of birth and death and ‘1998’, -- the year of issue, around the periphery.
Minted at – Kolkata, Hyderabad?, Noida
Km No - # 296

All other specifications are same as described above.
1998 – SRI AUROBINDO COMMEMORATIVE:
Sri Aurobindo was born in Calcutta on 15th August 1872. He was an Indian nationalist, freedom fighter, philosopher, yogi, and poet. He was arrested in May 1908 in connection with the Alipore Bomb Case. After he was acquitted in the ensuing trial, he moved to Pondicherry, where he spent the rest of his life. He established an ashram there popularly known as ‘Aurabindo Ashram’ and completely dedicated himself to his spiritual and philosophical pursuits. Later Sri Maa joined him. He breathed his last on 5 December 1950.
This 2 rupees coin was issued in his commemoration for general circulation. The other 3 coins were issued, in the denomination of 10 rupees, 50 rupees and the 100 rupees, as uncirculated / proof specimens.
Specifications
Year of issue – 1998
Rev – The reverse of this coin shows the effigy of SRI AUROBINDO, at the center with the legend ‘SRI AUROBINDO’ in both Hindi and English, in upper half of the periphery. The slogan ‘Sampurna Jiwan Yoga Hai’ in Hindi and ‘ALL LIFE IS YOGA’ in English and ‘1998’, -- the year of issue, appear at the lower half of the periphery.
Minted at – Kolkata, Mumbai, Noida
Km No - # 131

All other specifications are same as described above.
1999 – CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI COMMEMORATIVE:
Shivaji Bhosle (February 19, 1630 – April 3, 1680), popularly known as Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj,  was a maratha warrior who lead a resistance to free the marathas from the Sultanate of Bijapur and frequently raided and defended themselves from Mughal Empire. He created an independentMaratha Kingdom with Raigad as its capital and became the crowned king 'Chatrapati' of the Maratha Kingdom in 1674. He is today remembered inMaharashtra as a hero and a great King who stood for freedom and for the right of maratha independence. 
This 2 rupees coin was issued in his commemoration for general circulation. The other 2 coins were issued, in the denomination of 50 rupees and the 100 rupees, as uncirculated / proof specimens.
Specifications
Year of issue – 1999
Rev – The reverse of this coin shows the effigy of Chhatrapati Shivaji, at the center with the legend ‘CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI’ both in English and Hindi, and with 1999 – the year of issue around the periphery.
Minted at – Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Noida
Km No - # 290

All other specifications are same as described above.
2000 - SUPREME COURT GOLDEN JUBILEE COMMEMORATIVE:
The Supreme Court of India is the highest court of the land. It was established on January 28,1950 . Primarily, it is an apellate court which takes up appeals against judgments of the provincial High Courts. But, it takes writ petitions in cases of serious human rights violations or if it involves any serious issue that needs immediate resolution. The Golden Jubilee celebration of its establishment was observed in the year 2000.
On this occassion this 2 rupees coin was issued in November,2000 for general circulation. Another 50 rupees coin, was issued as uncirculated / proof specimen.
Specifications
Year of issue – 2000
Rev – The reverse of this coin shows the Lion Capital of Ashokan Pillarwith the Ashoka chakra above it and the slogan "Yato Dharma Stato Jaya" in Sanskrit below it, which means that where there is virtue (Dharma), there is victory. The inscription in the periphery reads "SUPREME COURT OF INDIA" in English on the right side and "Bharat Ka Uchchatam Nyayalaya" in Hindi at the left. Ai the bottom of the periphery ‘1950-2000’ – the fifty years of establishment of the Supreme Court is shown.
Minted at – Kolkata, Mumbai, Noida
Km No - # 291

All other specifications are same as described above.
2001 –  DR. SYAMA PRASAD MOOKERJEE CENTENARY COMMEMORATIVE:
Syama Prasad Mookerjee (July 6, 1901 - June 23, 1953) was a nationalist political leader of India, and is considered the godfather of modern Hindutva and Hindu Nationalism. He was the youngest Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calcutta from 1934-38. In Nehru's Cabinet, he was a minister for Industry and Supply. After the differences with Pandit Nehru,Mookerjee left Congress and founded the Bharatiya Jana Sangh, the first Hindu nationalist political party of its kind. He was also the leader of the Hindu Mahasabha and closely associated with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh.
This 2 rupees coin was issued in his commemoration for general circulation. The other 3 coins were issued, in the denomination of 10 rupees, 50 rupees and the 100 rupees, as uncirculated / proof specimens.
Specifications
Year of issue – 2001
Rev – The reverse of this coin shows the effigy of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, with ‘2001’ – the year of issue below it. The legend ‘DR. SYAMA PRASAD MOOKERJEE CENTENARY’, in both English and Hindi is inscribed around the periphery.
Minted at – Kolkata,  Hyderabad, Noida
Km No - # 303

All other specifications are same as described above.
2002 - SANT TUKARAM COMMEMORATIVE:
Tukaram (1608 – 1650) was one of the greatest poet saints of India. He was born in a small village in Maharashtra He is quite renowned for his contribution to the Bhakti Movement and he is commonly known as Sant Tukaram in Maharashtra
This 2 rupees coin was issued in his commemoration for general circulation. The other 3 coins were issued, in the denomination of 10 rupees, 50 rupees and the 100 rupees, as uncirculated / proof specimens.
Specifications
Year of issue – 2002
Rev – The reverse of this coin shows SANT TUKARAM seated on a low stool, with a Veena in his hand. The legend ‘SANT TUKARM’ both in English and Hindi is inscribed in the lower half of the periphery with 2002- the year of issue, below his figure. The slogan ‘ Bhakti . Bhratrutwa . Jagruti ‘ in Hindi appear at the upper side of the periphery.
Minted at – Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Noida
Km No - # 305

All other specifications are same as described above.
2003 – RAILWAYS, “150 GLORIOUS YEARS” COMMEMORATIVE:
On April 16th, 1853, at 3:35pm, the first train in India left Bombay's Bori Bunder for Thane. This train was with 14 railway carriages and 400 guests. On the occasion of Indian Railway's 150th year, a mascot in the form of a cartoon elephant, 'Bholu', dressed in the uniform of a Train Guard, holding a hand signal lamp with green
Light, was adopted.
This 2 rupees coin, in commemoration 150 glorious years, was issued on 1.9.2003 for general circulation. On this occasion another 100 rupees coin was issued, as proof / unc specimen.
Specifications
Year of issue – 2003
Rev – The reverse of this coin shows the image of ‘Bholu’, the mascot of the Indian Railways. The inscription ‘Bholu, The Guard’ appear below this mascot. The legend ‘Railways 150 Glorious Years’ in English and ‘Railway 150 Gouravpurna varsha’ in Hindi appear around the periphery with 2003 – the year of issue at the bottom.
Minted at – Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Noida
Km No - #  307

              All other specifications are same as described above.

2007 - PLATINUM JUBILEE OF INDIAN AIR FORCE (1932-2007) COMMEMORATIVE:
The Indian Air Force ( Bhartiya Vayu Sena) is the air arm of the armed forces of India. It was officially established on October 8, 1932. Since independence, the IAF has been involved in four conflicts with neighboringPakistan and one with the People's Republic of China. It also takes part in rescue operations during national calamities like flood, cyclone and earth quakes etc.
This 2 rupees coin was issued by India in 2007, to commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of its establishment. On this occasion another 100 rupees coin was issued, as uncirculated / proof specimen.
Specifications
Years of issue –2007
Metal composition – Ferritic Stainless Steel alloy
(83% Iron, 17% Chromium)
Weight – 5.62 grams
Shape – Circular
Diameter – 27 mm
Edge –Plain
Obv -- The face of the coin is divided by 2 horizontal lines into three portions. The top portion contains words “Bharat” in Hindi and "INDIA" in English, The bottom portion shows "Rupaye" in Hindi and "RUPEES" in English.The center portion bears the “Lion capitol” of Ashok Pillar with the legend “Satyameva Jayate” in Hindi inscribed below, the prominent  International numeral “2” indicates the denomination.
Rev – The reverse of this coin shows the latest multi-role combat aircraft -SU 30 MK I- at the top and the first fighter aircraft – Wapiti -- below it. "1932-2007" – is inscribed below the Wapiti Air craft. The words "PLATINUM JUBILEE" in Hindi appear in the upper periphery and inEnglish in the lower periphery. In the center left periphery, the words, "INDIAN AIR FORCE" in English and in the centre right periphery, the words "Bharatiya Bayu Sena" in Hindi, are inscribed.
Minted at – Kolkata
Km No - # 350

2009 –  BIRTH BI-CENTENARY OF LOUIS BRAILLE, 1809 – 2009, COMMEMORATIVE:
Louis Braille was born in 1809, in France. Due to an accident he lost his eye sight at the age of three. He invented the Braille script using 6 dots, in which the position of the different dots represent the different letters of the alphabet and this script enabled thousands of blind people around the world to read and write, India issued this coin in commemoration of bi-centenary of his birth.
This 2 rupees coin was issued on 4.1.2009 in his commemoration for general circulation. Another 100 rupees coin was issued on this occassion, as uncirculated / proof  specimen.
Specifications
Years of issue – 2009
Rev –  The reverse of this coin shows the effigy of LOUIS BRAILLE. Thedots below his figure, in Braille script reads: “L.BRL”, short for Louis Braille. The legend ‘LOUIS BRAILLE’ in both English and Hindi appear in the top half of the periphery. The year ‘1809’ is inscribed to the left side and ‘2009’ to the right side of his effigy.
Minted at – Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad
Km No - # 368
                All other specifications are same as described above. 


2010 -- RESERVE BANK OF INDIA PLATINUM JUBILEE COMMEMORATION ISSUE:
The RBI ( Reserve Bank of India) was established in India on 1st  April, 1935. It regulates the issue of bank notes, keeps reserves with a view to securing monetary stability in India and operates the currency and credit system in the best interests of the country. The Central Office of the Reserve Bank was initially established in Kolkata, but was permanently moved to Mumbai in 1937.

To commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of establishment of RBI in 2010,India issued this 2 rupees coin on 1st April, 2010, for general circulation. Out of the other 4 coins issued on the same occasion, the 1 rupee, 5 rupees and the 10 rupees coins were issued for general circulation and the coin, in the denomination of 75 rupees, was issued as  proof / uncirculated specimen.



Specifications
Year of issue – 2010
Obv -- Same as the obverse of  "Raiways" coin.
Rev – The reverse of this coin shows the image of   the emblem of Reserve Bank of India, namely Palm Tree and Tiger with inscription "Bharatiya Reserve Bankin Hindi, on the left periphery and "RESERVE BANK OF INDIA" in English on the right periphery. The words "PLATINUM JUBILEE" in both Hindi and English along with year "1935-2010" is also inscribed below the emblem.
Minted at – Kolkata
Km No - # 386

All other specifications are same as described above.

2010 – XIX COMMON WEALTH GAMES,2010-DELHI COMMEMORATION :
A Multi-sport event called the Commonwealth Games is held in every four years. The “XIX Common Wealth Games” were held at New Delhi from 3rd October, 2010 to 14th October, 2010India issued this 2 rupees coin on 3rd October, 2010 to commemorate this event. Out of the other 2 coins issued on the same occasion, the 5 rupees coin was issued for general circulation and the 100 rupees coins was issued as uncirculated / proof specimens.



Specifications
Year of issue – 2010
Obv -- Same as the obverse of "Louis Braille" coin.
Rev – The reverse of this coin shows the logo of “Common Wealth Games 2010 at the centre, with the words — ''XIX Commonwealth Games, 2010 - Delhi" in English on the right periphery and 19 Wan Rashtramandal Khel, Delhi 2010” in Hindi on the left upper periphery . Date of the event (3-14 October 2010) is also mentioned below the logo in international numerals and English.
Minted at – Kolkata, Hyderabad, Noida
Km No - # NA

All other specifications are same as described above

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