1982 - IX ASIAN GAMES (DELHI) COMMEMORATIVE

The IX th Asian Games were held at New Delhi from 19^th November, 1982 to4^th December, 1982. India issued this 2 rupees coin on 19^th November, 1982to commemorate this event. Out of the other 4 coins issued on the same occasion, the 10 paise and 25 paise coins were issued for general circulation and the 10 rupees and the 100 rupees coins were issued as uncirculated / proof specimens.

Specifications

Year of issue – 1982

Weight – 8 grams

Metal composition – Cupro – Nickel alloy

( 75% Copper + 25% Nickel )

Shape – Circular

Diameter – 28 mm

Edge – Security

Obv --  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 .

Rev – The reverse of this coin shows the Asian Games ‘Logo’ – the ancientJANTAR-MANTAR observatory in Delhi with the SUN above it with ‘DELHI’ and ‘1982’ – the year of issue below it. The inscription ‘IX ASIAN GAMES’ in English is shown in the right periphery and ‘Nawam Asiyayee Khel’ in Hindi is shown in the left periphery.

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