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| ‘Nritya Mudra’ – Rs 2 coins now | | | Early Times Reporter
Jammu | Dec 27
The reserve Bank of India (RBI) will shortly put into circulation new Ferritic Stainless Steel Coin of Rs. 2 denomination with the theme “NRITYA MUDRA”. The shape and outside diameter of the coin will be circular 27 millimeters (Mono Metallic) and the Metal composition of the coin would be Ferritic Stainless Steel containing Iron 83% and Chromium 17%.
The Obverse face of the coin is divided into three portions with two horizontal lines. The centre portion shall bear the “Lion Capitol” of Ashoka Pillar with the legend “SATYA MAIN VIJATYA” inscribed below. The top portion contains word “BHARAT” in Hindi and “INDIA” in English. The bottom portion contains the year in International numerals.
The Reverse face of the coin contains visuals showing one of the “MUDRAS” of India’s’ most famous classical dance “BHARAT NATYAM” in centre right periphery and in centre left periphery denomination value “2” in international numerals, below that the word “RUPIA” in Hindi and the word “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. |
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