RBI to issue Rs 5 and Rs 2 coins with CWG theme

MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank on Monday said it will issue new coins of Rs 5 and Rs 2 to commemorate the ongoing Commonwealth Games in New Delhi.

"The RBI will shortly put into circulation coins of Rs 5 and Rs 2 with the theme 'XIX Commonwealth Games, 2010-Delhi," the apex bank said in a statement.

Both the Rs 5 and Rs 2 denomination coins will be of circular shape and have a diameter of 23 millimeters and 27 millimeters, it added.

The existing Rs 5 and Rs 2 coins will also continue in circulation.