2 Rupees (Dr. Syama P. Mookerjee) 2001 front 2 Rupees (Dr. Syama P. Mookerjee) 2001 back
2 Rupees (Dr. Syama P. Mookerjee) 2001 photo
© Joseph Kunnappally

2 Rupees Dr. Syama P. Mookerjee

2001 year
Copper-nickel 6.24 g 25.7 mm
Description
Issuer
India
Period
Republic (1950-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2001
Value
2 Rupees 2 INR = USD 0.024
Currency
Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
6.24 g
Diameter
25.7 mm
Thickness
1.56 mm
Shape
Hendecagonal (11-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#5705
Rarity index
10%

Reverse

NOTE: Different mintmarks
(no mintmark) = Calcutta
* (five-pointed star) = Hyderabad
° (small circular dot) = Noida

Lettering:
डॉ. श्यामा प्रसाद मुखर्जी
DR. SYAMA PRASAD MOOKERJEE
जन्मशती 2001 CENTENARY

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 2 Rupees coin featuring Dr. Syama P. Mookerjee, issued in 2001, was the first circulating commemorative coin in India to bear the portrait of a non-political person. Dr. Mookerjee was a renowned educationist, philosopher, and social worker who played a significant role in the development of modern India. His contributions to the fields of education, culture, and social welfare are still remembered and celebrated today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2001  - - - - - -
2001 * - - - - - -
2001 ° - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Rupees (Dr. Syama P. Mookerjee) 2001 coin.