2 Rupees (Subhas Chandra Bose) 1996-1997 front 2 Rupees (Subhas Chandra Bose) 1996-1997 back
2 Rupees (Subhas Chandra Bose) 1996-1997 photo
© Joseph Kunnappally

2 Rupees Subhas Chandra Bose

 
Copper-nickel 6.0 g 25.9 mm
Description
Issuer
India
Period
Republic (1950-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Years
1996-1997
Value
2 Rupees 2 INR = USD 0.024
Currency
Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
6.0 g
Diameter
25.9 mm
Thickness
1.46 mm
Shape
Hendecagonal (11-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#5314
Rarity index
9%

Reverse

Bust of Subhas Bose facing 3/4 left

Lettering:
सुभाष चन्द्र बोस SUBHAS CHANDRA BOSE
जन्मशती 1997 CENTENARY
La marque de l'atelier

Edge

Plain

Comment

Varieties of Asoka Statue:
Type B: Asoka Column 14mm tall, 3 furrows on a right lion, 5 lion whiskers
Type C: Asoka Column 13mm tall, 4 furrows on right lion

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 2 Rupees (Subhas Chandra Bose) circulating commemorative coin from India, made of Copper-nickel and weighing 6.0g, is that it was minted to commemorate the 50th anniversary of India's independence, and features an image of Subhas Chandra Bose, a prominent Indian nationalist leader who played a significant role in the country's struggle for independence.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1996  - - - - - -
1997  - - - - - -
1997 * - - - - - -
1997 ° - - - - - -
1997 ♦ - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Rupees (Subhas Chandra Bose) 1996-1997 coin.