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>> 5 RUPEES CIRCULATING COMMEMORATIVE COINS OF INDIA

5 RUPEES CIRCULATING COMMEMORATIVE COINS ISSUED IN INDIA
1985 -- INDIRA GANDHI COMMEMORATION :
Indira Priyadarsani Gandhi was the Prime minister of India from 1966--77 and
1980--84. She was assassinated on 31st October, 1984. To pay homage to this dynamic leader, India issued this coin on 19th November, 1985. Out of the other 3 coins issued in her commemoration, the 50 paise coin was issued for general circulation and the 20 rupees and the 100 rupees coins were issued as proof specimens.

Specifications
Year of issue – 1985
Weight – 12.5 grams
Metal composition – Cupro – Nickel alloy
( 75% Copper + 25% Nickel )
Shape – Circular
Diameter – 31 mm
Edge – Security
Obv – The obverse of this coin shows the effigy of Indira Gandhi and legend “INDIRA GANDHI” in both Hindi and English with “1917 -1984” – her year of birth and death.
Minted at – Mumbai, Hyderabad
Km No - # 150
1989 – JAWAHARLAL NEHRU CENTENARY COMMEMORATION:
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime minister of India from 1947 to 1964. To pay homage to the dynamic leader on the centenary of his birth, a 5 rupee coin was issued on 14th November 1988, to mark the beginning of the centenary year. Another coin issued for general circulation, was in the denomination of 1 rupee. The other coins issued in the denomination of 20 rupees and 100 rupees, were only issued as proof and uncirculated specimens.
Specifications
Year of issue – 1989
Obv – The obverse of this coin shows the effigy of Pandit Nehru with a “Gandhi Cap” on his head and the legend “JAWAHARLAL NEHRU”, “CENTENARY” and “1989’, the centenary year in English and “Jawaharlal Nehru”, “Janmashati” in Hindi,
Minted at – Mumbai, Hyderabad
Km No - # 151
All other specifications are the same as before
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NOTE:
The Mumbai issue of this coin has 2 die varieties, which is found by my friend, Mr. Sekhar Kausik of New Delhi. The coin picture posted by him is shown below. I do not have these varieties in my collections.
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1994 – I.L.O. - 75TH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION ISSUE:
The International Labour Organization was established in 1919 with an aim to promote social justice and improve working and living conditions of workers throughout the world. The I.L.O. has its headquarters at Geneva (Switzerland), and has branch offices in different countries of the world. India is one of the founding-member of the I.L.O.
In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the I.L.O. India issued this 5 rupees coin on 27th October,1994. The other coins issued in the denomination of 50 rupees and 100 rupees, were only issued as proof and uncirculated specimens
Specifications
Year of issue – 1994
Weight – 9 grams
Metal composition – Cupro – Nickel alloy
( 75% Copper + 25% Nickel )
Shape – Circular
Diameter – 23 mm
Edge – Security
Obv – The obverse of this coin shows the initials of I.L.O. encircled by a cog-wheel—signifying industrial activity, all set within two olive twigs. On the top of the central design the inscriptions ‘Shrama Jagat’ in Hindi appear at the left and ‘WORLD OF WORK’ in English at the right. The 75-year span ‘1919 – 1994’ is shown at the bottom of the design.
Minted at – Mumbai, Hyderabad, Noida
Km No - # 155
1995 -- 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF UNITED NATIONS COMMEMORATION ISSUE:
After the 2nd World War was over, seeing the destructions due to this war, the representatives of 50 nations met at Sanfransisco,(USA) to form an international organization, uniting nations to make the world free from war, secure in peace, held together by brotherhood, and dedicated to the social and economic betterment of mankind. Finally the United Nations was established on 24th October, 1945 at Lake Success (Newyork). India had been a member of this august body since its inception.
In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the U.N., India issued this 5 rupees coin on 26th June, 1995, for general circulation.
Specifications
Year of issue – 1995
Obv – The obverse of this coin shows the globe encircled by two Olive twigs – the emblem of U.N., all inset within the swing of ‘5’ in ‘50’. The year ‘1995’ appears on the top of the U.N. emblem. The inscription ‘50TH ANNIVERSARY OF UNITED NATIONS’ in English appears around the lower half and ‘Samyukta Rashtrasangha Ki 50wi Jayanti’ in Hindi appears around the upper half of the periphery.
Minted at – Mumbai, Noida
Km No - # 156
1995 – 8TH WORLD TAMIL CONFERENCE (SAINT THIRUVALLUVAR) COMMEMORATION
Details are the same as that of the 2 rupees, 8TH WORLD TAMIL CONFERENCE (SAINT THIRUVALLUVAR) COMMEMORATION  issue.
Specifications
Year of issue – 1995
Obv – The obverse of this coin shows the saint poet THIRUVALLUVAR seated on a low stool in a writing position with the inscription “1995” --  the year of issue, “8TH WORLD TAMIL CONFERENCE” in English, “SAINT THIRUVALLUVAR” in both English and Hindi, “8 Wi Viswa Tamil Sammelan” in Hindi.
Minted at –Mumbai, Noida
Km No - # 158
All other specifications are same as described above.
1995 -- 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE F.A.O. COMMEMORATION ISSUE :
The Food and Agriculture Organization (F.A.O.) is a specialized Agency of United Nations Organization (U.N.O.). It was founded on 16th October, 1945 at Quebec (Canada). The objectives of F.A.O. are to improve agricultural productivity and to better the condition of rural poor, thus raising the level of nutrition and standard of living the world over. India is also one of the founding members of the F.A.O.
Since 1981, every year, the 16th October—the foundation day of the F.A.O. is celebrated by member nations throughout the world, as World Food Day. In observance of the 50th Anniversary of the F.A.O., India brought out this 5 rupees coin for general circulation on 16th October, 1995.
Specifications
Year of issue – 1995
Obv – The obverse of this coin shows a hand holding a bundle of wheat and barley, with the F.A.O. crest stamped on the back of the hand. The inscription that appears around the periphery is – ‘Khadya Ebam Krushi Samgathhan’ in Hindi in the top half and ‘FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION’ in English in the bottom half. The 50-year span ‘1945-1995’ is shown below the central design.
Minted at – Mumbai, Hyderabad, Noida
Km No - # 157
All other specifications are same as described above.
1996 – 2ND  INTERNATIONAL CROP SCIENCE CONGRESS COMMEMORATION ISSUE:      
The International Crop Science Society fosters communication among crop scientists. It nurtures the International Crop Science Congress held every four years at various locations around the world, the first (1992) being held at Ames, Iowa. These Congresses stimulate thinking among scientists as to how advances in crop science, in all their aspects, can assist in meeting the critical diverse global challenges that lie ahead. The second International Crop Science Congress was held at New Delhi (India) from 17th to 24th November,1996.
In commemoration of the 2nd International Crop Science Congress held at New Delhi, India issued this 5 rupees coin in November, 1996.
Specifications
Year of issue – 1996
Obv – The obverse of this coin shows the globe with crop all over it, encircled by “two ears of corn” on the bottom and a “double helix structure of DNA inside the gene” on the top. The inscription “Dwitiya Antarashtriya Fashal Vignyan Congress” in Hindi is shown at the left half and “2ND  INTERNATIONAL CROP SCIENCE CONGRESS” in English is shown at the right half  of the periphery. “1996” – the year of issue is shown at the bottom.
Minted at – Kolkata
Km No - # 160
All other specifications are same as described above.
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NOTE:
This coin is one of the rarest coins issued by the Republic of India. Luckily I got one of these coins from circulation.  The mintage of this coin is assumed to be about 11000.  ************************************************************************************
1996 – MOTHER’S HEALTH IS CHILD’S HEALTH (WORLD POPULATION DAY) ISSUE:
With a view to focus and reduce the infant mortality rate in the country, the Indian government made many different campaigns. Realizing that a pregnant woman's health and diet has direct bearing on the child's health, this coin was released on the World Population Day (11th July,1996), to raise awareness among general public.
Specifications
Year of issue – 1995
Obv – The central design on the obverse of this coin shows a mother with her child inside a family planning triangle. The inscription “MOTHER’S HEALTH IS CHILD’S HEALTH” in English is shown on the bottom half and “Swastha Ma Se Swastha Sisu” in Hindi on the top half of the periphery. “1996”- the year of issue appears below the Hindi inscription.
Minted at – Mumbai, Hyderabad, Noida
Km No - # 159
All other specifications are same as described above.
2001 - BHAGWAN MAHAVIR : 2600 TH JANM KALYANAK COMMEMORATION :
Jainism is an Indian religion. It prescribes a path of non-violence towards all living beings. Bhagwan Mahavir was 24th, and the last Tirthankar("spiritual teacher").  in Jainism. He was born in 599 B. C. at Kshatriyakunda (Bihar) to King Siddhartha and Queen Trishala. Though he was a prince, he left his home at the age of 30 to become an ascetic. He performed a severe penance for twelve and a half years and then in 558 B.C., he attained absolute enlightenment (a state of understanding ultimate truth). After this, he preached his first message for the attainment of selfpurification and selfperfection. The same path shown by him is followed today. In the year 527 B.C. Bhagwan Mahavir attained Nirvana.
On the occasion of 2600th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Mahavir, this 5 rupees coin was issued on the on 25th April, 2002. On this occasion another coin in the denomination of 100 rupees, was issued as proof / uncirculated specimen.
Specifications
Year of issue – 2002
Obv – The obverse of this coin shows an eight sided polygon, symbolizing the “Structure of Universe” On the top end of this universe structure, a crescent with a dot inside and 3 dots below, symbolizes the “Siddha Shila”, an abode of infinite Siddhas (meaning one who has achieved perfection ) is shown. Below the “Siddha Shila” the holiest “Swastika” symbol is shown. At the bottom a hand, with a wheel (Dharma Chakra) on the palm, with the word "Ahimsa" (meaning non-violence) in Devnagari is shown. The words “BHAGWAN MAHAVIR : 2600 TH JANM KALYANAK” in English on the right half and in Hindi on the left half of the periphery, are inscribed. The words “Parasparopagraho Jivanam” in Sanskrit (meaning All life is bound together by mutual support and interdependence ) are shown below the central design and “2001” – the year of minting at the bottom.
Minted at – Mumbai, Noida
Km No - # 304
All other specifications are same as described above.
2003 --          DADABHAI NAOROJI COMMEMORATION  :
Dadabhai Naoroji (4th September 1825 - 30th June 1917), known as the Grand Old Man of India, was a parsi intellectual, educator, cotton trader and an early Indian political leader. He was a Member of Parliament in the British House of Commons between 1892 and 1895, and the first Asian to be a British M.P. He is credited with the founding of the Indian National Congress along with A.O.Hume. Naoroji was a mentor to both Gopala Krishna Gokhale and Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi. He was the paternal uncle of famous industrialist J.R.D. Tata.
In commemoration of Dadabhai Naroji, India issued this 5 rupees commemorative coin on 2nd October, 2003, for general circulation.
Specifications
Year of issue – 2003
Obv – The obverse of this coin shows the image of “Dadabhai Naoroji”at the centre with the inscription “DADABHAI NAOROJI” both in Hindi and English around the periphery and “1825-1917” – his year of birth and death at the bottom.
Minted at – Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad
Km No - # 308
All other specifications are same as described above.
Note : This coin does not show its year of its issue.
2004 – K. KAMARAJ COMMEMORATION :
Kumarasami Kamaraj, better known as K. Kamaraj (15th July, 1903 – 2nd October, 1975) took active parts in India’s struggle for independence and was thrown into jail several times and spent eight years in prison. He was an Indian politician from Tamil Nadu widely acknowledged as the "Kingmaker" in Indian politics during the 1960s. He was the chief minister of Tamil Nadu during 1954-1963 and a Member of Parliament during 1952-1954 and 1969-1975. He became the president of the Congress party in 1964 and his famous “Kamaraj Plan”, led to resignation of several Chief Ministers of states and senior Congress ministers in Jawaharlal Nehru's cabinet, so that they could devote their energies to revitalize the party. He was known for his simplicity and integrity. He was awarded India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, posthumously in 1976.
In commemoration of K. Kamaraj, India issued this 5 rupees coin on 27th  October, 2004, for general circulation. On this occasion another coin in the denomination of 100 rupees, was issued as proof / uncirculated specimen.
Specifications
Year of issue – 2004
Obv – The obverse of this coin shows the image of “Kumarasami Kamaraj”, with the inscription “K.KAMARAJ” in Hindi on the top left periphery and in English on the top right periphery. “1903-1975” – his year of birth and his year of death, is shown below his image.
Minted at – Mumbai, Hyderabad
Km No - # 317
All other specifications are same as described above.
2004 -- LAL BAHADUR SHASTRI BIRTH CENTENARY, 1904 – 2004 COMMEMORATION :
Lal Bahadur Srivastava Shastri (2nd October 1904 - 11th January 1966) was a significant figure in the Indian independence movement. He held the portfolios of Minister of Railways, Minister of Communications and later Home Minister  in Nehru’s cabinet. After the death of Nehru, he became the second Prime Minister of the Republic of India. Shastri is the one who created the slogan of "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan" ("Hail the soldier, Hail the farmer"). After Pakistan attacked India on the Kashmir front, Shastri took strong steps and Indian troops occupied upto Lahore(Pakistan), A cease fire  was issued as a result of international pressure. Shastri went to Tashkent to hold talks with Ayub Khan and an agreement was soon signed. But in mysterious circumstances Lal Bahadur passed away in Tashkent before returning home. He was known for his honesty and humility throughout his life and was the first person to be posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna in 1966, India's highest civilian honour.
At the conclusion of Lal Bahadur Shastri birth centenary celebrations, India issued this 5 rupees coin on 4th october, 2005, for general circulation. On this occasion another coin in the denomination of 100 rupees, was issued as proof / uncirculated specimen.
Specifications
Year of issue – 2004
Metal composition – i) Cupro – Nickel alloy    (75% Copper+25% Nickel)
   ii) Ferritic Stainless Steel alloy (17%Chromium+83%Iron)
Weight – Cupro-Nickel -- 9 grams
FSS – 6 grams
Shape – Circular
Diameter – 23 mm
Edge – Security
Obv – The obverse of this coin shows the portrait of the "Lal Bahadur Shastri" with the inscription"Lalbahdur Shastri Janmasati" in Hindi on the left periphery and " LALBAHADUR SHASTRI BIRTH CENTENARY" in English on the top and right periphery. ‘1904 – 2004’ is shown below the portrait.
Minted at – Kolkata, Hyderabad (only FSS)
Km No - (CN) - # 336, (FSS) - # 336a
Note : This coin was issued both in Cupro-Nickel and FSS.
2005 -- 75 YEARS OF DANDI MARCH COMMEMORATION ISSUE :
The 1882 “Salt Act” gave the British a monopoly on the collection and manufacture of salt, limiting its handling to government salt depots and levying a salt tax. The “Salt Satyagraha” was a campaign of nonviolent protest against the British salt tax in colonial India, and it began with the “Dandi March” on March 12, 1930, and it was an important part of the Indian independence movement which triggered the wider “Civil Disobedience Movement”. This was the most significant organized challenge to British authority since the “Non-cooperation movement” of 1920-22, and directly followed the “Purna Swaraj” (complete independence) declaration of by the Indian National Congress on January 26, 1930.
"Mahatma Gandhi" led the Dandi march from “Sabarmati Ashram” near Ahmedabad, to the sea coast near the village of “Dandi”. As he continued on this 24 day, 240 mile (390 km) march to produce salt without paying the tax, growing numbers of Indians joined him along the way. At the conclusion of the march on April 6, 1930, when Gandhi broke the salt laws in Dandi, it sparked large scale acts of civil disobedience against the British Raj salt laws by millions of Indians. Over 80,000 Indians were jailed as a result of the Salt Satyagraha
In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Dandi March, India issued this 5 rupees commemorative coin on 2nd October, 2005, for general circulation. Another coin was issued in the denomination of 100 rupees, as proof / uncirculated specimen.
Specifications
Year of issue – 2005
Obv – The obverse of this coin shows the portrait of "Mahatma Gandhi marching with his followers" with inscription "Dandi Yatra Ke 75 Varsha" in Hindi on the left upper periphery and "75 YEARS OF DANDI MARCH" in English on the right upper periphery. ‘1930-2005’ – the span of 75 years, is shown below the central design.
Minted at – Mumbai
Km No - (CN) - # 325, (FSS) - # 361
All other specifications are same as described above.
Note : This coin was issued both in Cupro-Nickel and FSS.
2006 -- JAGATH GURU SREE NARAYANA GURUDEV COMMEMORATION :
JAGATH GURU SREE NARAYANA GURUDEV, (1855 - 1928), was a great Saint, Philosopher, Social Reformer, Spiritual teacher and Poet of Kerala (India) who preached “Oru jati, oru matham, oru daivam manushyanu (meaning -- one caste, one religion, one God for humanity)”, He passed away on 20th September,1928.
In commemoration of the 150th birth anniversary of Jagath Guru Sree Narayana Gurudev, India issued this 5 rupees coin in September, 2006, for general circulation. On this occasion, another coin, in the denomination of 100 rupees, was issued as proof / uncirculated specimen.
Specifications
Year of issue – 2004
Obv – The obverse of this coin shows the portrait of "Jagath Guru Sree Narayana Gurudev" flanked on the left upper periphery with the words "JAGATH GURU SREE NARAYANA GURUDEV" in Hindi and on the right upper periphery in English.
Minted at – Mumbai, Kolkata
Km No - (CN) - # 355, (FSS) - # 355a
All other specifications are same as described above.
Note : This coin was issued both in Cupro-Nickel and FSS. It also does not show the year of its issue.
2006 -- MAHATMA BASAVESHWARA COMMEMORATION :
Basaveshwara (also known as Guru Basavanna) was born in 1134 A.D. in the small town of Bagewadi of northern Karnataka. He was Prime Minister to king Bijjala who ruled from 1157 to 1167 over Kalyana. Basava was a philosopher, religious teacher and a social reformer. He fought against the caste system, strove hard to bring about reformation in Hinduism into which social evils had crept in and worked to establish a classless and casteless society. Guru Basavanna's path later gave birth to a new religion called Lingavanta Dharma. He took nirvana at Kudala Sangama, on 30.7.1196 A.D.
In commemoration of Basaveshwara, India issued this 5 rupees coin, on 23rd June, 2006, for general circulation. On this occasion another coin in the denomination of 100 rupees, was issued as proof / uncirculated specimen.
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Specifications
Year of issue – 2006
Obv – The obverse of this coin shows the portrait of "MAHATMA BASAVESHWARA", with the inscription "MAHATMA BASAVESHWARA" in Hindi on the left upper periphery and in English on the right upper periphery. The words "Bhakti-Kayaka-Dashoha-Samata" in Hindi, is shown below the portrait.
Minted at – Mumbai
Km No - (CN) - # 324, (FSS) - NA
All other specifications are same as described above.
Note : This coin was issued both in Cupro- Nickel and FSS. It also does not show its year of its issue.
2006 -- GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF ONGC COMMEMORATION ISSUE:
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) is a state-owned oil and gas company in India. It contributes 77% of India's crude oil production and 81% of India's natural gas production. It is the highest profit making corporation in India. It was set up as a commission on 14th August, 1956. ONGC is Asia's largest and most active company involved in exploration and production of oil. It produces about 30% of India's crude oil requirement. ONGC Videsh is the international arm of ONGC and has made major investments in Vietnam, Sakhalin and Sudan.
In commemoration of Golden Jubilee of O.N.G.C., India issued this 5 rupees coin in 2006, for general circulation. On this occasion another coin in the denomination of 50 rupees, was issued as proof / uncirculated specimen.
Specifications
Year of issue – 2006
Obv – The obverse of this coin shows the number"50" in the centre which denotes golden jubilee celebration of "ONGC". The logo of "Oil and Natural Gas Corporation" is shown inside the number “0” of the number"50". On the top of the number "50" is the letters ‘OnGC' and just on the bottom of the number is the year "1956-2006"— the span of 50 years. The central design has some floral design on its left and right side. The words "CELEBRATING INDIA" in English is written on the top periphery and the words "Utshavrat Bharat" in Hindi is written on the bottom periphery, of the coin.
Minted at – Kolkata, Hyderabad
Km No - (CN) - 354, (FSS) - # NA
All other specifications are same as described above.
Note : This coin was issued both in Cupro-Nickel and FSS. The Cupro-Nickel coin was only issued in UNC and Proof sets and the FSS coin was issued for general circulation.
2006 -- STATE BANK OF INDIA BICENTENNIAL YEAR COMMEMORATION ISSUE:
State Bank of India traces its ancestry, to the founding of the Bank of Calcutta, on 2nd June 1806. The Bank of Calcutta, was later renamed as the Bank of Bengal. On 27th January 1921, the three Presidency banks (Bank of Madras, Bank of Calcutta and Bank of Bombay) amalgamated to form the Imperial Bank of India, The Government of India nationalized the Imperial Bank of India on 30th April 1955, and renamed it the State Bank of India. The State Bank Group has over 16,000 branches in India and131 overseas offices spread over 32 countries.
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The logo of State Bank of India is a Circle (not a Key hole) and a small man at the centre of the Circle. Circle depicts perfection and the common man being the centre of the bank’s business.
In commemoration of the Bicentennial Year of the State Bank Of India., India issued this 5 rupees coin in 2006, for general circulation. On this occasion another coin in the denomination of 100 rupees, was issued as proof / uncirculated specimen.
Specifications
Year of issue – 2006
Obv – The obverse of this coin shows the logo of the "STATE BANK OF INDIA" in the centre flanked on the left side with the year "1806" and on the right side with the year "2006". The left and right upper periphery is flanked by some design works on leaves. The words "Bharatiya State Bank" in Hindi are written on the top of the coin above the logo and the words "STATE BANK OF INDIA" in English is written on the bottom side of the coin below the logo of State Bank of India.
Minted at – Kolkata, Hyderabad
Km No - (CN) - # 357, (FSS) - # 362
All other specifications are same as described above.
Note : This coin was issued both in Cupro-Nickel and FSS. The Cupro-Nickel coin was only issued in UNC and Proof sets and the FSS coin was issued for general circulation.
2007 -  150 YEARS – THE FIRST WAR OF INDEPENDENCE COMMEMORATION ISSUE:
India's First War of Independence, is also known as “The Indian Rebellion of 1857” began on 10 May 1857 in the town of Meerut when a group of native soldiers employed by the British East India Company's army, mutinied.
The general public were dissatisfied due to abolition of sati rites and the legalization of widow remarriage. Lakshmibai, The Rani of Jhansi, and some rulers of other kingdoms had lost their kingdom as a result of the “Doctrine of Lapse” and were very much dissatisfied. The sepoys were supplied with new cartridges, which allegedly were wrapped in paper greased with cow and pig fat and had to be bitten off by mouth. So they also became dissatisfied. These things led to the Rebellion.
Gradually the rebellion spread to other parts of central and northern India. The rebels captured cities like Meerut, Kanpur, Lukhnow, Delhi etc and killed many Europeans. The leaders of this rebellion were Emperor Bahadur Shah II, Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi, General Tatia Tope, Nana Saheb, Kunwar Singh etc. Bahadur Shah proclaimed himself the Emperor of the whole of India.
As there was no co-ordination between the different rebel groups, the army of the company were able to suppress the rebellion. Many mutineers were hanged to death, and some were "blown from cannon”. by the British . Rani Laxmibai bravely fought but died on the battle field.  Tatia Tope was caught and executed. Nana Sahib disappeared near the end of the Rebellion and it is not known what happened to him. Bahadur Shah Zafar was captured  and exiled to Rangoon where he died in 1862.
The rebellion led to the dissolution of the East India Company in 1858, and its ruling powers over India were transferred to the British Crown.
In commemoration of the 150 Years of The First War Of Independence, India issued this 5 rupees coin on 18th April, 2008, for general circulation. On this occasion another coin in the denomination of 100 rupees, was issued as proof / uncirculated specimen.
Specifications
Year of issue – 2007
Obv – The obverse of this coin shows the combined portrait of General Tatia Tope on left side, Emperor Bahadur Shah II on the right side and at the centre the Warrior Rani Laxmibai of Jhansi in the battlefield, flanked on the left periphery with the words "Pratham Swatantrata Samgram" in Hindi and “THE FIRST WAR OF INDEPENDENCE" in English on the right periphery. The words “150 Varsha”  in Hindi and "150 YEARS”  in English appear just below the central design with the period “1857-2007” written at the bottom.
Minted at – Mumbai
Km No - (CN) - NA, (FSS) - # 359
All other specifications are same as described above.
Note : This coin was issued both in Cupro-Nickel and FSS.
2007 - 150 th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF LOKAMANYA BAL GANGADHAR TILAK
            COMMEMORATION (Tilakji Coin):
In commemoration of the 150th birth anniversary of Lokamanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak, India issued this 5 rupees commemorative coin on 23rd July, 2007, for general circulation. After this coin was released, it was found that "Bal Gangadhar Tilakji" was written on the top, where “ji” is an honorific. Some leaders raised the issue, that “ji” should not have been used with Tilak on the coin, as “ji “ was not used on coins, issued even for Gandhi or Nehru. So, subsequently the minting of these coins was stopped. The coining die was modified and the ji was removed.
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NOTE:
This coin is one of the rarest coins issued by the Republic of India. I have this coin in my collection. The mintage of this coin is assumed to be about 2000 to 4000. ************************************************************************************
2007 -- 150 th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF LOKAMANYA BAL GANGADHAR TILAK
              COMMEMORATION :
Bal Gangadhar Tilak was born on 23rd July, 1856 in Ratnagiri, Maharashtra. He was an Indian nationalist, teacher, journalist, social reformer and freedom fighter. He was the first popular leader of the Indian Independence Movement and was conferred with the honorary title of “Lokmanya”, which literally means "Accepted by the people (as their leader)". The British colonial authorities called the great leader as "Father of the Indian unrest". In 1894, he transformed the household worshipping of Ganesha into “Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav” and also made “Shiva Jayanti” (birth anniversary celebrations of Chhatrapati Shivaji) as a social festival.
He was one of the first and strongest advocates of "Swaraj" (self-rule) in India. His famous quote, "Swaraj is my birthright, and I shall have it!", is well-remembered in India even today. Due to his political writings, he was imprisoned in the Mandalay Prison, Burma from 1908 to 1914. He was also one of the founders of the “All India Home Rule League” which sought self-rule for India. He passed away on 1st  August, 1920.
In commemoration of the 150th birth anniversary of Lokamanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak, India issued this 5 rupees commemorative modified coin, for general circulation. On his commemoration , another coin, in the denomination of 100 rupees, was issued as proof / uncirculated specimen.
Specifications
Year of issue – 2007
Obv – The obverse of this coin shows the portrait of  Lokamanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak, with the inscription ‘150 th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF LOKAMANYA BAL GANGADHAR TILAK’ in English on the bottom half of the periphery and ‘Lokamanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak Ki 150 Wi  Jayanti’ in Hindi on the top half of the periphery. “2007” – the year of issue is written in very small sized letters at the bottom periphery.
Minted at – Mumbai
Km No - (CN) - # 328, (FSS) - NA
All other specifications are same as described above.
Note : This coin was issued both in Cupro-Nickel and FSS.
2007 - KHADI AND VILLAGE INDUSTRIES COMMISSION GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATION ISSUE :
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is a statutory body formed by the Government of India, under the Act of Parliament, 'Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act of 1956'. In April 1957, it took over the work of former All India Khadi and Village Industries Board.  The Khadi and Village Industries Commission is a non-profit group that serves to promote the use of Khadi (a type of hand-woven cloth) in India. The group is government-run and serves to promote the use of Khadi and small-scale industries. The group also gives licenses to companies that wish to manufacture the Flag of India. Khadi Bhandar chain stores are managed as per the rules and guidelines by this organisation. These stores serve as outlets for products made by village industry. It is not restricted to sell Khadi only. They also sell matchsticks, incense sticks, decorative items made from wood and earth, honey, leather items etc.
In commemoration of the Golden Jubilee Celebration of Khadi and Village Industries Commission, India issued this 5 rupees commemorative coin on 19th November, 2007, for general circulation. On this occasion, another coin, in the denomination of 50 rupees, was issued as proof / uncirculated specimen.
Specifications
Year of issue – 2007
Obv – The obverse of this coin shows the portrait of "Mahatma Gandhi" at the centre and a lady with a charkha and a village scence, flanked on the upper periphery with the words "Khadi Aur Gramodyoga Ayoga" and "50 Varsha" below it in Hindi and on the lower periphery "KHADI AND VILLAGE INDUSTRIES COMMISSION" and "50 YEARS" above it in English. “2007” – the year of issue is written in very small sized letters at the bottom periphery.
Minted at – Mumbai
Km No - (CN) - NA, (FSS) - NA
All other specifications are same as described above.
Note : This coin was issued both in Cupro-Nickel and FSS.
2009 -- SAINT ALPHONSA BIRTH CENTENARY COMMEMORATION:
Alphonsa Mutthapadathu was born on August 19, 1910 in village Kudamaloor near Kottayam in Kerala. She had a difficult childhood plagued by poverty and illness. She fell into a pit of burning chaff and both here feet got deformed, leaving her handicapped. In 1936, she was miraculously cured by saint Therese of Lisieux. She taught at a school and there are a large number of miracles associated with her, many of which involved curing children having clubbed feet as she herself had been disabled by her feet for many years. In 1939 she had an attack of double-pnuemonia which left her weakened and she died in 1946 after a painful illness. In 1985, Pope John Paul II formally approved a miracle that was attributed to her and she received the title of Venerable Sister Alphonsa. One year later, she was beatified. Pope Benedict XVI authorized her canonization in 2007 and the process was completed after an year, meaning that Alphonsa is now the first woman and only the second saint from India after Saint Gonsalo Garcia.
In commemoration of the start of the Birth Centenary celebrations of Saint Alphonsa, India issued this 5 rupees commemorative coin on 23rd August, 2009, for general circulation.
Specifications
Year of issue – 2009
Weight –  6 grams
Metal composition – Nickel Brass alloy
( 75% Copper + 20% Zinc + 5% Nickel )
Shape – Circular
Diameter – 23 mm
Edge – Milled (100 serrations)
Obv – The obverse of this coin shows the image of "SAINT ALPHONSA" with a Rose flower on the bottom of her image. The inscription “Santa Alphonsa Janma Satavdi” in Hindi is shown on the left periphery and ‘SAINT ALPHONSA BIRTH CENTENARY’ in English on the right periphery with "1910-2009" – her year of birth and centenary start year below the Rose Flower.
Minted at – Mumbai, Hyderabad
Km No - # 365
2009 – PERARIGNAR ANNADURAI BIRTH CENTENARY COMMEMORATION :
Conjeevaram Natarajan Annadurai, popularly called “Anna" (elder brother), or “Arignar Anna” (Anna the scholar), was born on 15th  September, 1909 in Kanchipuram , Tamil Nadu. He was a very good orator, writer, journalist, teacher, actor and politician. He was the founder of Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam party, (DMK). Various protests against the then ruling Congress government took him to prison on several occasions. His party won a landslide victory in the 1967 state elections and he became the Chief Minister of Madras State. It was Annadurai's government that renamed the Madras State to Tamil Nadu. Another major achievement of his government was to introduce a two language policy over the then popular three language formula. He died of cancer on 3 February 1969
In commemoration of the Birth Centenary celebrations of “Perarignar Annadurai”, India issued this 5 rupees commemorative coin on 15th September, 2009, for general circulation.
Specifications
Year of issue – 2009
Obv – The obverse of this coin shows the image of “Perarignar Annadurai” with the inscription "Perarignar Anna Janmashati" in Hindi, on the left periphery and "PERARIGNAR ANNA CENTENARY" in English on the top and right periphery. His signature in Tamil appears below his image and "1909-1969"— his year of birth and death, below the signature.
Minted at – Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad
Km No - # 367
All other specifications are same as described above.
2009 --  60 YEARS OF THE COMMONWEALTH COMMEMORATION ISSUE :
The “Commonwealth of Nations”, previously known as the “British Commonwealth”, is an intergovernmental organization of fifty-four independent member states. In April 1949, following the “London Declaration”, the word "British" was dropped from the title of the Commonwealth and Queen Elizabeth II became the  Head of the Commonwealth. India joined The Commonwealth of Nations in 1950 after it became a Republic.
On the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of the Commonwealth, India issued this 5 rupees commemorative coin on 3rd October, 2009, for general circulation. On this occasion, another coin, in the denomination of 100 rupees, was issued as proof / uncirculated specimen.
Specifications
Year of issue – 2009
Obv – The obverse of this coin shows the image of "PARLIAMENT OF INDIA' with the inscription "Rashtramandal Ke 60 Varsh" in Hindi, on the left periphery and "60 YEARS OF THE COMMONWEALTH" in English on the right periphery and Year "2009"— the year of issue, below the image of Parliament of India.
Minted at – Mumbai
Km No - # NA
All other specifications are same as described above.
2010 -- Dr. RAJENDRA PRASRAD COMMEMORATION :
Dr. Rajendra Prasad  was born on 3rd  December, 1884 in the village Ziradei, then in the Saran district of Bihar. After his study Rajendra Prasad served in various educational institutions as a teacher. Later he practiced law. Afterwards, he left his law work and joined the Congress Party, playing a prominent role in the Indian Independence Movement. He was the President of Indian National Congress for two terms. He also served as the president of the Constituent Assembly that drafted the first constitution of the Republic, After India became an independent republic in 1950, he was elected as the first President of India and held this office from 1950 to 1962. He was awarded Bharat Ratna, the nation's highest civilian award in 1962. He passed away on 28th  February, 1963
On the occasion of the 125th year of birth of Dr. Rajendra Prasad, India issued this 5 rupees commemorative coin on 28th February, 2010, his 47th death anniversary, for general circulation. On this occasion, another coin, in the denomination of 100 rupees, was issued as proof / uncirculated specimen.
Specifications
Year of issue – 2010
Obv – The obverse of this coin shows the image of Dr Rajendra Prasad, with the inscription “DR RAJENDRA PRASAD 125 BIRTH ANNIVERSARY” in English on the right half and “DR RAJENDRA PRASAD 125 Wi Jayanthi” in Hindi on the left half of the periphery. “1884-2009”- his year of birth and the year of 125 birth anniversary is shown below his image.
Minted at – Kolkata
Km No - # NA
All other specifications are same as described above.
2010 -- RESERVE BANK OF INDIA PLATINUM JUBILEE COMMEMORATION ISSUE:
Details are the same as that of the 2 rupees RESERVE BANK OF INDIA PLATINUM JUBILEE COMMEMORATION issue.
Specifications
Year of issue – 2010
Obv – The same as that of the 2 rupees RESERVE BANK OF INDIA PLATINUM 
           JUBILEE  coin.
Minted at – NA
Km No - # NA
All other specifications are same as described above.
Note: For the first time in India, an odd denomination commemorative coin (Rs.75) was issued.
2010 – RABINDRANATH TAGORE 150 BIRTH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION :
Rabindranath Tagore was born in Kolkata on 7th May, 1861. He was a poet, dramatist, composer, artist and philosopher. In 1913, he was awarded the prestigious Nobel Prize in literature, for his works the “Gitanjali”. India’s national anthem, “Janagana mana ….” was written by him. He founded the famous “Visva-Bharati” University. He passed away on 9th August, 1941.
On the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore, India issued this 5 rupees commemorative coin on 9th May, 2010, for general circulation. On this occasion, another coin, in the denomination of 150 rupees, was issued as proof / uncirculated specimen.
Specifications
Year of issue – 2010
Obv – The obverse of this coin shows the image of “Rabindranath Tagore” with the inscription  “Rabindranath Tagore 150 Wi Jayanthi” in Hindi on the left half and “RABINDRANATH TAGORE 150 BIRTH ANNIVERSARY” in English on the right half of the periphery. “1861-2011”— his year of birth and the end of the 150th Anniversary celebration year is shown below his image.
Minted at – Kolkata
Km No - # NA
All other specifications are same as described above.
Note: For the first time the highest denomination commemorative coin (Rs.150) was issued in India.
2010 -- MOTHER TERESA BIRTH CENTENARY COMMEMORATION :
Mother Teresa (Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu), was born on 26th August, 1910 In Yugoslovia. She was a Catholic nun who came to India in 1929. In 1950, she founded the “Missionaries of Charity”, a philanthropic organization, based in Calcutta, India. For over 45 years she cared for the poor, sick, orphaned, and dying. For her humanitarian work she had received many awards like “Padma Shri” in 1962, “Jawaharlal Nehru Award” in 1969, “Bharat Ratna” in 1980, “Ramon Magsaysay Award”, the “Nobel Peace Prize”, in 1979. She died on 5th September, 1997. At the time of her death, Mother Teresa's “Missionaries of Charity” had over 4,000 sisters, and an associated brotherhood of 300 members, operating 610 missions in 123 countries of the world. Following her death she was “beatified” by “Pope John Paul II” and given the title “Blessed Teresa of Calcutta”.
In commemoration of the Birth Centenary celebrations of Mother Teresa, India issued this 5 rupees coin on 28th August, 2010, for general circulation. On this occasion, another coin, in the denomination of 100 rupees, was issued as proof / uncirculated specimen.
Specifications
Year of issue – 2010
Obv – The obverse of this coin shows the image of ‘Mother Teresa’ in the centre, with the inscription  “MOTHER TERESA” both in Hindi and English, on the top half  periphery and ‘Janmashati’ in Hindi and ‘BIRTH CENTENARY’ in English on the bottom half  periphery. “1910 - 2010” – her year of birth and the centenary year is shown below her image.
Minted at – NA
Km No - # NA
All other specifications are same as described above.
2010:  CHIDAMBARAM SUBRAMANIAM BIRTH CENTENARY COMMEMORATION :
Chidambaram Subramaniam is best known as the father of Green Revolution, after the success of his programme, which led to a record production of wheat in 1972. He was the man who ushered in an era of self-sufficiency in food production in India. He was also a freedom fighter, former state minister, former Union finance minister and governor of state. He was conferred the India’s highest civilian award, “Bharat Ratna” in 1998.
In commemoration of his birth centenary celebrations, India issued this 5 rupees coin on 28th August, 2010,for general circulation. Another coin issued in his honour, in the denomination of 100 rupees, was only issued as proof and uncirculated specimens.
Specifications
Year of issue – 2010
Obv – The obverse of this coin shows the image of ‘Chidambaram Subramaniam’ with the inscription ‘C. Subramaniam Janma Satabdi’ in Hindi on the left periphery and “C.SUBRAMANIAM BIRTH CENTENARY” in English on the right periphery. “1910 - 2010” – his year of birth and the centenary year, is shown below his image.
Minted at – NA
Km No - # NA
All other specifications are same as described above.
2010 – 1000 YEARS OF BRIHADEESWARAR TEMPLE COMMEMORATION ISSUE :
The Brihadeeswarar Temple, , a marvel of South Indian temple architecture, was built in 1010 AD by Tamil King Raja Raja Chola in Thanjavur(Tamilnadu), It is 216 ft (66 m) high, so popularly known as the ‘Big Temple’.  It has turned 1000 years in 2010
On the occasion of the celebration of the 1000 years of completion of BRIHADEESWARAR TEMPLE, India issued this 5 rupees commemorative coin on 26th September, 2010, for general circulation. I have heard (not confirmed) that on this occasion, another coin, in the denomination of 1000 rupees, was issued as proof / uncirculated specimen.
Specifications
Year of issue – 2010
Obv – The obverse of this coin shows the image of  the temple in the background and an image of  Raja Raja Chola I (who built the temple) in the fore ground, with the inscription ‘Brihadeeswarar Mandir Ke 1000 Varsha’ in Hindi, on the left periphery and ‘1000 YEARS OF BRIHADEESWARAR TEMPLE’ in English  on the right periphery. The word ‘THANJAVUR’ in both English and Hindi is shown below the central image and ‘2010’ – the year of issue, below it.
Minted at – NA
Km No - # NA
All other specifications are same as described above.
2010 – XIX COMMON WEALTH GAMES,2010-DELHI COMMEMORATION :
A Multi-sport event called the Commonwealth Games is held every four years. The “XIX Common Wealth Games” were held at New Delhi from 3rd October, 2010 to 14th October, 2010. India issued this 5 rupees coin on 3rd October, 2010 to commemorate this event. Out of the other 2 coins issued on the same occasion, the 2 rupees coin was issued for general circulation and the 100 rupees coins was issued as uncirculated / proof specimens.
Specifications
Year of issue – 2010
Obv – The obverse of this coin shows the logo of “Common Wealth Games 2010” at the centre, with the words — ''XIX Commonwealth Games, 2010 - Delhi" in English on the right periphery and “19 Wan Rashtramandal Khel, Delhi 2010” in Hindi on the left upper periphery . Date of the event (3-14 October 2010) is also mentioned below the logo in international numerals and English.
Minted at – Kolkata
Km No - # NA
All other specifications are same as described above
2010 -- "INCOME TAX-150 YEARS OF BUILDING INDIA" COMMEMORATION:
The Income Tax Department was established in India in the year 1860. Income tax was first levied as a duty in the year 1860 and the authority to levy that duty came into force on July 24 of that year. Chanakya was  a teacher to the  First Mourya Emperor Chandragupta. In one of his famous quotes he told:

"Ideally Governments Should Collect Taxes Like  A Honey Bees Which Sucks Just The Right Amount Of Honey From The Flower So That Both Can Survive"
This 5 rupees coin was issued in commemoration of completion of 150 years of Income Tax.  The other coin issued in the denomination of 150 rupees is only issued as proof and uncirculated specimens.
Specifications
Year of issue – 2010
Obv – The obverse of this coin shows the portrait of "CHANAKYA AND LOTUS WITH HONEYBEE" in the centre, and just below the portrait of Chanakya the word "Chanakya" in Hindi, and the word "CHANAKYA" in English, flanked on the left periphery with the words letter and numbers “Ayakar - Bharat Nirman ke 150 Barsh ” in Hindi, on the right periphery flanked with the words and numbers "INCOME TAX-150 YEARS OFBUILDING INDIA" in English. Also in the lower periphery the year "1860-2010" written in international numeral.
Minted at – Kolkata
Km No - # NA
All other specifications are same as described above
2011 -- "100 YEARS OF CIVIL AVIATION " COMMEMORATION:
On 18 February, 1911 the first commercial civil aviation flight took place in India between Allahabad and Naini, a distance of 6 miles when Henri Piquet  carried 6500 mails on a Humber biplane.  This is considered to be the world’s first airmail service and the beginning of civil aviation in India.
To commemorate 100 years of civil aviation, India has issued a 5 rupees coin on 17th October, 2011.  The other coin issued in the denomination of 100 rupees is only issued as proof / uncirculated specimens.
Specifications
Year of issue – 2011
Rev – The face of the coin shows the picture of an Aircraft and figure "100" with words "YEARS" in the Centre flanked by words "Bharatiya Nagara Bimanan Satabdi Barsh" in Hindi, on the upper periphery and "CIVIL AVIATION" followed by "INDIA" below the figure "100". The year "1911-2011" is shown at the bottom, in International Numerals.
Minted at – NA
Km No - # NA
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