1982 - Bilingual Series II | Definitive Coin

The 2nd Bilingual Series were introduced under definitive coins from the year 1982.

The inscription “सत्यमेव जयते” was included under the Ashoka Lion Emblem. The 5 Paise coin was initially issue with 1.5 gms in 1984, but later reduced to 1 gm from 1985. The 20 paise coin was circulated till the year 1997.

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