

1996 - SARDAR PATEL COMMEMORATIVE :
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (October 31, 1875- December 15, 1950) was popularly known as Iron
Man of India. He successfully led Kheda Satyagraha and Bardoli revolt against British
government. He was elected Congress President in 1931. He played a leading role in the Indian
freedom struggle and became the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of India. He is
credited with achieving political integration of India.He was posthumously conferred Bharat
Ratna in 1991.This 2 rupees coin was issued in his commemoration for general circulation. The
other 3 coins were issued, in the denomination of 10 rupees, 50 rupees and the 100 rupees, as
uncirculated / proof specimens
REVERSE:-The reverse of this coin shows the effigy of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in the center
and the year of issue ; just below it. The legend "SARDAR VALLABHBHAI PATEL" in
English and Hindi appears on the periphery.
OBSERVE -- The obverse of this coin shows the Ashokan lion;Satyameva Jayate; in Hindi and
the value ‘2’ in International numerals under it . In English "INDIA" and "RUPEES” appear on
the right periphery and in Hindi "Bharat" and "Rupaye" appear on the left.
MINTED AT – Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Noida.
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Return policy : Cancellation charges may apply
Year: 1996
Metal: Copper-Nickel
Weight: 6 Grams
Size: 26 mm
Shape: Eleven Sided
Mint: Bombay (C), Calcutta(C), Hyderabad(C), Noida(S)