This is a circulated commemorative 2 Rupees coin from the Republic of India, issued in 1995 to celebrate “Globalizing Indian Agriculture” during AGRIEXPO ’95. This copper-nickel coin highlights the importance of agriculture in the Indian economy and the move towards globalization in this sector.

Features:

• Obverse: Depicts a central motif representing Indian agriculture. It features a stylized bull’s head with a farmer’s hand holding a sickle on one side and a stalk of wheat on the other, all enclosed within a wreath of wheat. Above the bull’s head are the words “भारतीय कृषि” (Bharatiya Krishi) in Hindi and “INDIAN AGRICULTURE” in English. Below, “एग्रीएक्सपो 95” (AGRIEXPO ’95) and “1995” are inscribed. The phrase “GLOBALIZING INDIAN AGRICULTURE” encircles the top periphery.
• Reverse: Features the Lion Capital of Ashoka, the national emblem of India, with “सत्यमेव जयते” (Satyameva Jayate) inscribed below. The words “भारत” (Bharat) in Hindi and “INDIA” in English are present, along with the denomination “2” and “रूपये” (Rupaye) in Hindi and “RUPEES” in English.
• Metal: Copper-Nickel
• Weight: 6 grams
• Diameter: 26 mm
• Shape: Round
• Edge: Reeded
• Minted: Likely minted at one of the Indian government mints (Bombay, Calcutta, Hyderabad, Noida). A mint mark may or may not be visible.
• Year of Issue: 1995
• Commemorative Theme: Globalizing Indian Agriculture / AGRIEXPO ’95