- Composition: Copper-Nickel
- Weight: Approximately 6 grams
- Diameter: 26 mm
- Shape: Circular
- Edge: Plain
- Mint Marks:
- Mumbai Mint: ‘♦’ (diamond)
- Hyderabad Mint: ‘*’ (five-pointed star)
- Kolkata Mint: No mint mark
Design Details:
- Obverse: Features the Ashoka Lion Capital above the denomination.
- Inscriptions:
- “भारत INDIA” (Bharat INDIA)
- “सत्यमेव जयते” (Satyameva Jayate – “Truth Alone Triumphs”)
- Denomination: “रुपये 2 RUPEES”
- Reverse: Depicts a central design symbolizing biodiversity, including elements such as a cloud, the FAO emblem, a bird, a mountain, the sun, a tree, a tortoise, a fish swimming in water, and a cluster of moss.
- Inscriptions:
- “जैविक विविधता विश्व खाद्य दिवस 1993” (Jaivik Vividhata Vishva Khadya Divas 1993 – Biodiversity World Food Day 1993)
- “BIO DIVERSITY WORLD FOOD DAY”
Transport yourself back to 1993 with this remarkable collectible – the Republic India Commemorative Coin issued to mark World Food Day. Struck with precision in Copper-Nickel, this circular coin weighs approximately 6 grams and boasts a diameter of 26mm. The obverse showcases the iconic Ashoka Lion Capital above the denomination, while the reverse depicts a rich biodiversity theme symbolizing World Food Day. Minted at various locations like Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata, this coin holds historical significance with inscriptions in Hindi and English. A true gem for collectors, this coin encapsulates the essence of biodiversity and global food sustainability. Its unique design elements and limited mintage make it a prized possession for numismatists. Add this piece of history to your collection and marvel at its intricate details for years to come.
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