Mule varieties in 2 Rupees Unity In Diversity 2005 & 2007 coins of India, issue of Kolkata mint

Mule varieties in 2 Rupees Unity In Diversity 2005 & 2007 coins of India

In 2005, the RBI introduced a new two rupees coin. Its reverse shows a
"double plus" symbol with four dots on each quadrant. This coin was
minted in the years 2005, 2006 and 2007. We find mule varieties in the 2005 and
2007 issue of Kolkata mint.

This 2 Rupees “Unity In Diversity”color:red""> coin is found with 2
Obverse Die varieties.

Obverse Die – I Obverse Die – II

Obverse Die – I (Smaller 2)

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"2" measures 9mm in height and smaller in size. The “date” is
displayed in bigger numerals. This is found on all the 2 Rupees coins issued from
all mints during 2005, 2006 and also on issues of Hyderabad mint in 2007.

Obverse Die –II (Bigger 2)

In this variety the value "2" measures 10mm in height and bigger in
size. The “date” is displayed in smaller numerals. This is found on the 2
Rupees coins issued by Kolkata mint during 2007.

This 2 Rupees “Unity In Diversity” coin is found with 2
Reverse Die varieties.

Reverse Die – I Reverse Die – II

Reverse Die – I (Smaller Cross)

In this variety the "double
plus" symbol measures 18mm in length. This is found on all the 2 Rupees
coins issued from all mints during 2005, 2006 and on issues of Hyderabad mint in 2007.

Reverse Die – II (Bigger Cross)

In this variety the "double plus" symbol measures 20mm in length. This is found on all the 2 Rupees coins issued by
Kolkata mint during 2007.

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Obverse: Die-I (Smaller 2) Reverse: Die-I (Smaller cross)

What is a MULE coin: When a coin is minted
with the Obverse die of one coin and the reverse die of another coin, it is
called a MULE coin.

The Mule coin of 2005:

Obverse:Die-I (Smaller 2)

Reverse: Die-II (Bigger cross)

The above coin minted by Kolkata mint has obverse of 2005 (Obv Die -I (Smaller 2))

paired with the reverse of 2007 (Rev Die – II (Bigger Cross)).

The Normal coin of 2007:

The Mule coin of 2007:

Obverse: Die-II (Bigger 2)

Reverse: Die-I (Smaller cross)

The above coin minted by Kolkata mint has obverse of 2007 (Obv Die -II (Bigger 2))

paired with the reverse of 2005 (Rev Die – I (Smaller Cross)).