Govt of India Announces New Coin Series with ₹20 Coin

The Government of India will issue a new definitive coin series featuring designs of grains, symbolizing the agricultural dominance of the country. The Ministry of Finance issued a gazette notification on March 6, 2019, confirming the launch. This includes the introduction of the ₹20 Bi-metallic coin for general circulation.


The new coin series includes denominations of One Rupee, Two Rupees, Five Rupees, Ten Rupees, and Twenty Rupees, which will be coined at the Mint for issue under the authority of the Central Government.

The metal composition of the ₹1 coin is Ferritic Stainless Steel, weighing 3.09 grams, and having a diameter of 20 mm. The ₹2 coin is made of Ferritic Stainless Steel, weighs 4.07 grams, and has a diameter of 23 mm, featuring 50 wider serrations on the edge. The ₹5 coin is composed of Nickel Brass, weighs 6.74 grams, and has a diameter of 25 mm. The ₹10 coin is a Bi-Metallic coin with Nickel Brass in the Outer Ring and Nickel Silver in the center, weighing 7.74 grams, and having a diameter of 27 mm, with 100 serrations on the edge. The ₹20 coin is also Bi-Metallic, with Nickel Silver in the Outer Ring and Nickel Brass in the center, weighing 8.54 grams and having a diameter of 27 mm. The ₹20 coin features a Dodecagon (12-edged polygon), while all others are circular.

The obverse of the coin shall feature the Lion Capitol of the Ashoka Pillar in the center, with the legend 'सत्यमेव जयते' inscribed below. On the left periphery, the word 'भारत' in Hindi and on the right periphery, the word 'INDIA' in English will be displayed.

The reverse of the coin shall display the denominational value in international numerals, with the Rupee symbol '₹' shown above the value. The design of grains, symbolizing the agricultural dominance of the country, will be featured on the left periphery of the coin. The top right and bottom right peripheries will bear the word of the respective denominations in Hindi and English, with the year of minting on the left side of the coin.

The new coin series, designed to be visually impaired-friendly, is set to be released tomorrow. These coins incorporate features to enhance accessibility for individuals with visual impairments.

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