© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
2 Rupees Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
1996 year| Copper-nickel | 6.02 g | 25.9 mm |
| Issuer | India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1950-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1996 |
| Value | 2 Rupees 2 INR = USD 0.024 |
| Currency | Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 6.02 g |
| Diameter | 25.9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.55 mm |
| Shape | Hendecagonal (11-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#5313 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Bust of Sardar Patel facing 3/4 right
NOTE: Different mintmarks
♦ (small dot/diamond) = Mumbai
M (letter "M") = Mumbai Proof Issues
(no mintmark) = Calcutta
* (five-pointed star) = Hyderabad
° (circular dot) = Noida
Lettering:
सरदार वल्लभभाई पटेल SARDAR VALLABHBHAI PATEL
1996
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 2 Rupees coin featuring Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was minted in 1996 to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of India's first Home Minister, Sardar Patel. It's made of copper-nickel and weighs 6.02 grams. Interestingly, the coin's design features the famous Iron Man of India, Sardar Patel, standing on the left side of the coin, with the Indian Parliament building in the background. This design was chosen to symbolize Sardar Patel's significant contribution to India's independence and unity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1996 * | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1996 ° | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1996 ♦ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Rupees (Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel) 1996 coin.
