New Rs.2 coin in circulation soon

The Reserve Bank will shortly put into circulation a new Rs. 2 coin with modified features under the theme 'unity in diversity'. The central portion of the new coin bears the 'Lion Capitol' of Ashoka Pillar along side the numeral '2' to indicate the denomination. The new coin is devoid of India's map, instead a stylised symbol portraying the country's diverse yet unified fabric is inscribed on the reverse portion.