A circulated 2 Rupees stainless steel coin of Republic India issued in 2009 for the birth bicentenary of Louis Braille. Struck at the Calcutta Mint.
🪙 2009 Calcutta Mint Louis Braille 2 Rupees coin
⭐ Highly Collectible issue featuring raised Braille dots
🔍 Fine condition with honest, circulated character
🇮🇳 Republic of India stainless steel commemorative piece
✅ 100% Genuine Item for passionate numismatists
This is a 2 Rupees commemorative coin of Republic India struck in 2009 to mark the birth bicentenary of Louis Braille, the inventor of the Braille reading system for the blind. The obverse shows his portrait with the twin dates 1809 and 2009, the legend in Hindi and English, and his name rendered in raised Braille dots below the bust. The reverse carries the Lion Capital of Ashoka with "Satyameva Jayate", the word INDIA in Hindi and English, and the large numeral 2 above "RUPEES".
Denomination: 2 Rupees
Year of issue: 2009 (dual dates 1809-2009)
Metal: ferritic stainless steel
Diameter: approximately 27 mm, round flan with plain edge
Theme: Louis Braille Birth Bicentenary, with Braille lettering
Condition: Fine, honest circulation wear with surface scratches and marks
Mint: Calcutta Mint
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Add a poignant piece of numismatic history to your collection with this Republic of India 2 Rupees commemorative coin, issued in 2009 to honor the bicentenary of Louis Braille. Struck at the prestigious Calcutta Mint from durable ferritic stainless steel, this coin serves as a touching tribute to the visionary inventor of the reading and writing system used by millions of visually impaired individuals worldwide.
The obverse beautifully features a portrait of Braille alongside the twin dates 1809 and 2009, complete with authentic raised Braille dots rendered beneath his bust—a rare and tactile design element that makes this issue stand out in any collection. This particular specimen is graded in Fine condition, showing honest circulation wear with characteristic surface marks that tell the story of its journey through commerce. Collectors prize this issue not only for its unique humanitarian theme and scarcity from the Calcutta Mint, but also for its meaningful celebration of accessibility and human ingenuity. Rest assured, the photographs display the exact piece you will receive.
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