THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Be more conscious about your money. Chances are high that you give a Rs 2 or a Rs 5 coin instead of Re 1. The newly-released Rs 2 and Rs 5 coins will confuse not only the visually challenged, but also the general public.
The size of the new Rs 2 is exactly similar to the existing Re 1 coin. The stainless steel coins have round edges. The new Rs 2 carries the rupee symbol and ‘2’. This is the only difference with the Re 1 coin. Those who see the other side would mistake Rs 2 for Re 1 and vice versa.
The colour of ` 5 will help, but the size would deceive the visually challenged. The new Rs 5 is a bit larger than a 50 paise coin and a bit smaller than the Re 1 coin. The size and round edges will show a resemblance to the Re 1 coin, but its golden colour will catch one’s attention. However, chances are high for the visually challenged to confuse it with a 50 paise or Re 1.
Visually challenged people had protested in 2006 when a Rs 2 coin was introduced with striking resemblance to the Re 1 coin. With the introduction of more such coins, the RBI is likely to face the wrath of the visually challenged as well as the general public.