

2002 - SANT TUKARAM COMMEMORATIVE:
Tukaram (1608 – 1650) was one of the greatest poet saints of India. He was born in a small
village in Maharashtra He is quite renowned for his contribution to the Bhakti Movement and he
is commonly known as Sant Tukaram in Maharashtra
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 SANT TUKARAM seated on a low stool, with a
Veena in his hand. The legend ‘SANT TUKARM’ both in English and Hindi is inscribed in the
lower half of the periphery with 2002- the year of issue, below his figure. The slogan ‘Bhakti.
Bhratrutwa . Jagruti ‘in Hindi appear at the upper side of 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: 2002
Metal: Copper-Nickel
Weight: 6 Grams
Size: 26 mm
Shape: Eleven Sided
Mint: Bombay (C), Calcutta(C), Noida(S), Hyderabad(C)