The Indian 20-rupee coin (₹20) is a denomination of the Indian rupee. The ₹20 coin is the highest-denomination circulation coin minted in India since its introduction in 2019. The present ₹20 coin is released for circulation. The release of the coin was supposed to be in March 2020, but it was shifted to May 2020 because of the COVID-19 lockdown.[citation needed] This is used alongside the 20 rupee banknote.[1][2] This coin was released in May 2020 along with the new series of the rupee coins.
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| Value | ₹20 |
|---|---|
| Mass | 9.9555 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Edge | 12-edged polygon (dodecagon) |
| Composition | Outer ring – Nickel silver Center – Nickel-brass |
| Years of minting | 2019 – present |
| Obverse | |
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| Design | Lettering of "भारत" on left, "india" on right, Lion capital at centre with the lettering "सत्यमेव जयते" below it. |
| Designer | Reserve Bank of India |
| Design date | 2020 |
| Reverse | |
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| Designer | Reserve Bank of India |
| Design date | 2020 |
Details
editThe new 20 rupee coin is a circle (it is 12 edged*) with a diameter of 27mm (millimeters) and weight of 8.54 grams. The outer ring is composed of 65% copper, 15% zinc and 20% nickel whereas the inner ring (centre piece) is composed of 75% copper, 20% zinc and 5% nickel. Designed with the help of students of National Institute of Design, Ahmedabad.[3]
Reverse
editAshoka Pillar with the legend “Satyameva Jayate” inscribed below, flanked on the left periphery with the word “Bharat” in Hindi and on the right periphery with the word “INDIA” in English.
Obverse
editThe face of the coin will bear denominational value “20” and the rupee symbol will be shown above the denominational value. The design of grains is flanked on the left periphery of the coin to depict the agricultural aspect of India. The top right and bottom right peripheries will bear the word Rs 20 in Hindi "बीस रुपये" and “TWENTY RUPEES” in English. The year of minting in international numerals will be depicted on centre of left periphery of the coin.
References
edit- ^ "After Rainbow-Coloured Notes, You'll Soon See A New 12-Edged Rs 20 Coin". indiatimes.com. 7 March 2019. Archived from the original on 13 April 2019. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
- ^ "Rs 20 coins soon to enter Indian economy for the first time". India Today. Press Trust of India. 7 March 2019. Archived from the original on 13 April 2019. Retrieved 27 May 2019.
- ^ "In a First, Govt Issues Rs 20 Coin: New Design for Re 1, Rs 2, Rs 5, Rs 10 Coins!". 9 March 2019.
