2 paise

2 Paise: Old coins

2 paise 1957

Coin Description
Other Details

2 Paise of 1967 - Mumbai Mint - Diamond

Year:

1957

Diameter:

20.00 mm

Shape:

Scalloped

Mint Mark:

Diamond

Coin Condition:

Very Fine (VF) to Uncirculated (UNC)

Remark:

Length of 2 is 10mm.

This coin was struck in copper-nickel. The obverse shows the lion symbol, and the reverse shows the denomination and the date. Also, we can see written in Hindi "rupaye ka pachasvan bhag" , which means 1/50th part of a Rupee. Also, "naye paise" meaning new coin can be seen written.

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2 paise 1968

Coin Description

2 Paise of 1968 - Kolkata Mint - No Mint Mark

Other Details

Year:

1968

Diameter:

20.00 mm

Shape:

Scalloped

Mint Mark:

No Mint Mark

Coin Condition:

Normal

Remark:

Length of 2 is 11mm.

In 1964, a set of low value coins was released. These coins had denominations of 1,2,3 and 5 paisa. Later on 10 paisa and 20 paisa was also released. These coins were forged in Aluminium as they had very low value, and they are now out of circulation.