In 2019, a new Rs. 20 coin was announced in the budget. The weight of this coin is _____ grams.
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
Correct Answer:
Option 4 (8.54)
Explanation:
A new 20 rupee coin was announced by the Finance Minister in the 2019 Union Budget. The coin weighs 8.54 grams. It is dodecagonal in shape and bimetallic. Its outer rim is made of nickel and brass, while the inner rim is made of nickel and copper.
Additional Facts:
Size: It is a 12-sided coin with a diameter of 27 millimeters.
Budget: It was announced by Nirmala Sitharaman during the July 2019 Budget Session.
Design: The coin features a grain image, symbolizing the country's agricultural dominance.
Purpose: It has been specially designed for the convenience of visually impaired people so that they can identify it by touch.
Possible questions for the upcoming exam:
What is the shape of the new 20 rupee coin?
(Answer: Dodecagon)
In which four cities in India are coins minted?
(Answer: Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Noida)
In which year was the Coinage Act passed?
(Answer: 2011)