India 1969-B 2 paise

from the Mountain Groan Collection

After independence in 1947-48, the British rupee was withdrawn and replaced by a note. One rupee coins were struck 1952, 1954, 1962, 1964, 1969 but never on a production basis. This type was introduced in aluminum in 1965; this subtype was struck for circulation 1968-71. In 1982, US$1 = 9.3 rupees; today (July 2024), one US dollar = 84 rupees. This denomination was suspended in 1979, inflation having rendered it worthless.

Recorded mintage: 5,335,000 plus 9,147 proofs. Only the proofs have the "B" mintmark.

Specification: 1 g, aluminum, plain edge.

Catalog reference: KM 13.5.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• 1969-B paisa
• (1969)-B 50 paise, centennial of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi
• (1969)-B 10 rupees, centennial of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi
• India 1970-B 5 paise
• 1970 rupee
• India 1970(b) 10 rupees F.A.O.
• 1973-B 2 paise
• Coins and currency dated 1969