Rs 2 Coin 2001 | Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee Birth Centenary

The Rs 2 Coin Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee 2001 was issued by the Government of India to commemorate the birth centenary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee (1901–1953), a distinguished Indian nationalist, educationist, and founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh — the forerunner of today’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

On the obverse, the coin features the Lion Capital of Ashoka, the national emblem of India, with the inscriptions “भारत / INDIA” and “₹2” (denomination) below. The reverse displays a detailed portrait of Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee, encircled by the legend “DR. SYAMA PRASAD MUKHERJEE BIRTH CENTENARY 2001” in both Hindi and English.

This coin honors Dr. Mukherjee’s remarkable contribution to India’s freedom movement, industrial development, and education system. He served as the first Minister for Industry and Supply in independent India and played a crucial role in establishing the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) system.

Minted in stainless steel, the coin has a simple yet elegant design, symbolizing the nation’s respect for his enduring legacy. Today, it stands as a popular commemorative issue among collectors of modern Indian coins and patriotic themes.

Details

• Denomination: 2 Rupees (₹2)

• Year of Issue: 2001

• Commemoration: Birth Centenary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee (1901–1953)

• Obverse: Lion Capital of Ashoka with “भारत / INDIA” and “₹2”

• Reverse: Portrait of Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee with bilingual inscriptions

• Condition: UNC / Very Fine (as available)

• Theme: Birth Centenary, Indian Leaders, Education, Nationalism

• Rarity: Popular modern commemorative issue

• Ideal For: Collectors of Indian leaders’ coins, modern Indian numismatics, patriotic collectibles

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