Rs 2 Coin – 200th Birth Anniversary of Louis Braille (1809–2009)

Celebrate the legacy of Louis Braille, the inventor of the Braille script, with this ₹2 commemorative coin issued by the Government of India in 2009. This coin marks the 200th birth anniversary of Louis Braille (1809–2009), honoring his revolutionary contributions to the education of the visually impaired.

This coin is a symbol of inclusion, accessibility, and innovation, and a prized item for collectors of Indian coins and global commemorative issues.

🧾 Key Specifications:

• Denomination: ₹2

• Issuing Year: 2009

• Theme: 200th Birth Anniversary of Louis Braille

• Metal Composition: Ferritic Stainless Steel

• Weight: 5.62 grams

• Diameter: 26 mm

• Obverse: Lion Capital of Ashoka and denomination

• Reverse: Portrait of Louis Braille, name in English & Hindi, Braille dots spelling “BRL”