2 Paise Coin – 1972 Kolkata Mint


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दो पैसे 1972

1972 India 2 PAISE Coin KOLKATA Mint - Obverse and Reverse High Resolution
1972 India 2 PAISE Coin KOLKATA Mint - Obverse and Reverse High Resolution - Photo 1
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Obverse Ashoka Lion Capital, on Left भारत , Right INDIA.
Reverse 2 in the center, Left पैसे, Right PAISE, Bottom 1972.
Weight: 1.00 gms
Diameter: 20.00 mm
Thickness: 1.75 mm
Shape: 8 Scalloped
Edge: Plain
Demonetized: Yes
Year / Date of issue: 1972 - issue on 01 January 1972
Category: Definitive
Type: Circulation
Issuer:
Republic India
Issue value:
2 PAISE / दो पैसे - रुपये का पचासवाँ भाग
Mint & Mint mark:
KOLKATA / No Mint Mark - Calcutta / Kolkata
Metal & Metal Composition:
Aluminium-Magnesium | 96% Aluminum, 4% Magnesium

Mintage and Market Value

ID Mintage Circulation UNC to GEM UNC Frq Report
ID58C - ₹5–₹10 ₹30–₹35 Common Report
ID: ID58C Report
  • Mintage -
  • Circulation ₹5–₹10
  • UNC to GEM UNC ₹30–₹35
  • Frequency Common


Frequently Asked Questions about 2 Paise Coin – 1972 Kolkata Mint

The estimated collector value of a 1972 2 PAISE coin from KOLKATA Mint ranges from approximately ₹5 to ₹10 in circulated condition, and ₹30 to ₹35 in Uncirculated (UNC) or GEM UNC condition, depending on strike quality and surface preservation.

This coin is minted in Aluminium-Magnesium with an official weight of 1.00 grams and a diameter of 20.00 mm. Its shape is 8 Scalloped with a Plain edge.

Coins struck at the Kolkata (Calcutta) mint generally feature no mint mark underneath the year 1972.