Re 2 REPUBLIC INDIA Commemorative Coin Issued in 1996 in honor of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Countrys 1st Deputy PRIME MINISTER

Coin Details:

1. Theme:

   • Commemorates Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel for his pivotal role in India's independence and unification.

2. Obverse (Front) Features:

   • A portrait of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is depicted in the center.
   • Inscriptions:
     • In Hindi: "सरदार वल्लभभाई पटेल" (Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel).
     • In English: "SARDAR VALLABHBHAI PATEL."
     • The year 1996 is inscribed at the bottom.

3. Reverse Features:

   • (Not visible in the image provided) Typically, Indian 2 Rupee coins feature:
     • The Ashoka Lion Capital at the center.
     • The denomination "2" and the word "Rupee" written in Hindi and English.

4. Shape:

   • The coin has a polygonal shape with 12 edges.

5. Material:

   • Made of Copper-Nickel alloy.

6. Weight and Diameter:

   • Weight: Approximately 6 grams.
   • Diameter: Around 26 mm.

7. Edge:

   • The coin has a smooth edge.

8. Issued by:

   • The Government of India to commemorate the contributions of Sardar Patel.

Collector’s Information:

1. Significance:

   • Sardar Patel is widely known as the "Iron Man of India" for his leadership in integrating princely states into the Indian Union. This coin is a tribute to his enduring legacy.

2. Market Value:

   • Depending on its condition (circulated or uncirculated), the coin can be valued between ₹50 and ₹300 in the collector’s market.
   • Uncirculated or proof versions are generally more valuable.

3. Mint Marks:

   • Look for a mint mark below the year 1996 to identify the mint location:
     • No mark: Kolkata Mint.
     • Dot: Noida Mint.
     • Star: Hyderabad Mint.
     • Diamond: Mumbai Mint.