2 Rupees (Telecommunications) 2004 (2004-2010) front 2 Rupees (Telecommunications) 2004 (2004-2010) back
2 Rupees (Telecommunications) 2004 (2004-2010) photo
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2 Rupees Telecommunications

2004 (2004-2010) years
Copper-nickel 6 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
India
Period
Republic (1950-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
2004 (2004-2010)
Value
2 Rupees 2 INR = USD 0.024
Currency
Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
6 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Hendecagonal (11-sided)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#71081
Rarity index
58%

Reverse

Cartoon bird holding cell phone

Lettering:
दूरसंचार के १५० वर्ष
150 YEARS OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS
2004

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 2 Rupees (Telecommunications) 2004 coin from India features an error in its design. The coin was meant to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Indian Telegraph Department, but the design mistakenly features a picture of a satellite instead of a telegraph. This error has made the coin a rare and unique collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2004  - - - - - -
2004 (2010)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Rupees (Telecommunications) 2004 (2004-2010) coin.