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Indian 2-rupee note

The Indian 2-rupee note was a denomination of Rupee introduced in 1943. It is the second smallest note ever printed in India. It was removed from circulation in 1995.

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Two Rupees
CountryIndia
Value₹2
Security featuresWatermark
Years of printing1943 to 1995
Obverse
DesignLion Capital
Reverse
DesignAryabhata satellite

The Indian 2-rupee note (₹2) was a denomination of Rupee introduced in 1943. It is the second smallest note ever printed in India. It was removed from circulation in 1995.1

King George VI

  • British India 2 rupee note with King George VI's portrait signed by RBI Governor J B Taylor
    British India 2 rupee note with King George VI's portrait signed by RBI Governor J B Taylor
  • British India 2 rupee note with King George VI's portrait (Reverse)
    British India 2 rupee note with King George VI's portrait (Reverse)

Aryabhata

1949

  • 1949 2 rupees note
    1949 2 rupees note
  • 1949 2 rupees note with Tiger's face
    1949 2 rupees note with Tiger's face

Mahathma Gandhi

See also

See also

References

References

  1. "History of Indian currency: How the rupee changed". The Economic Times. 28 November 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2018.