© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
2 Rupees Sri Aurobindo
1998 year| Copper-nickel | 5.64 g | 25.9 mm |
| Issuer | India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1950-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1998 |
| Value | 2 Rupees 2 INR = USD 0.024 |
| Currency | Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5.64 g |
| Diameter | 25.9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.36 mm |
| Shape | Hendecagonal (11-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#5472 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Bust of Sri Aurobindo facing.
NOTE: Different mintmarks
♦ (small dot/diamond) = Mumbai.
M (letter "M") = Mumbai Proof Issues.
(no mintmark) = Calcutta.
° (circular dot) = Noida.
Lettering:
श्री अरविन्द SRI AUROBINDO
सम्पूर्ण जीवन योग है 1998 ALL LIFE IS YOGA
Edge
Plain
Comment
Detailed description of types are given in the article .Interesting fact
The 2 Rupees (Sri Aurobindo) coin from India, issued in 1998, features the portrait of Sri Aurobindo, a nationalist, philosopher, and yogi who was instrumental in India's struggle for independence. The coin's design also includes the Ashoka Chakra, a symbol of dharma (righteousness) and the wheel of law, which is also found on the Indian national flag.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1998 ° | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1998 ♦ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Rupees (Sri Aurobindo) 1998 coin.
