Re 2 REPUBLIC INDIA Chhatrapati Shivaji Commemorative Coin year 1999

Coin Details

Theme:

• Commemorates the life and achievements of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (1630–1680).

Obverse (Front) Features:

1. Design Elements:

   • The Lion Capital of Ashoka (India's National Emblem) is at the center.
   • Below the emblem, the inscription "सत्यमेव जयते" (Satyameva Jayate), meaning "Truth Alone Triumphs."
   • The denomination "2" in large font, with the word "Rupees" in English and Hindi below it.
   • The year "1999" is inscribed at the bottom.

2. Significance:

   • Reflects India's sovereignty and the official national emblem.

Reverse Features:

1. Design Elements:

   • Bust of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, depicted with a regal turban and traditional Maratha attire.
   • The text "छत्रपति शिवाजी महाराज" in Hindi is inscribed above the bust.
   • The text "CHHATRAPATI SHIVAJI MAHARAJ" in English appears below the bust.

2. Symbolism:

   • The coin highlights Shivaji's legacy as a warrior, statesman, and a symbol of pride for Indian history.