© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
2 Rupees St. Thiruvalluvar - Tamil Conference
1995 year| Copper-nickel | 5.9 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1950-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1995 |
| Value | 2 Rupees 2 INR = USD 0.024 |
| Currency | Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 5.9 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Hendecagonal (11-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#5473 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Seated Saint facing 3/4 right
NOTE: mintmarks
♦ (small dot/diamond) = Mumbai
Lettering:
8वाँ विश्व तमिल सम्मेलन WORLD TAMIL CONFERENCE
संत तिरुवल्लुवर SAINT THIRUVALLUVAR
1995
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of St. Thiruvalluvar, a renowned Tamil poet and philosopher, on one side, and the Tamil Conference emblem on the other. This coin was minted to commemorate the 1000th anniversary of Thiruvalluvar's birth and to promote the Tamil language and culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 ♦ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Rupees (St. Thiruvalluvar - Tamil Conference) 1995 coin.
