This listing features two circulated 5 Rupee commemorative coins from the Republic of India, both issued in 1989 to celebrate the centenary of Jawaharlal Nehru’s birth. These copper-nickel coins honor India’s first Prime Minister and a key figure in the nation’s independence movement.
Features (Common to both coins):
- Denomination: 5 Rupee (एक रुपया)
- Year of Issue: 1989
- Commemorative Theme: Jawaharlal Nehru Birth Centenary (जन्मशती)
- Obverse: Features a portrait of Jawaharlal Nehru facing left, wearing a characteristic Nehru cap and jacket. The inscription “जवाहरलाल नेहरू” (Jawaharlal Nehru) in Hindi and “JAWAHARLAL NEHRU” in English encircle the portrait. The text “जन्मशती 1989 CENTENARY” is also present.
- Reverse: (Not visible in this image, but typically features) The Lion Capital of Ashoka, the national emblem of India, with “सत्यमेव जयते” (Satyameva Jayate) inscribed below. The words “भारत” (Bharat) in Hindi and “INDIA” in English would also be present, along with the denomination “1” and “रुपया” (Rupaya) in Hindi and “RUPEE” in English.
- Metal: Copper-Nickel
- Weight: Approximately 6 grams
- Diameter: Approximately 26 mm
- Shape: Round
- Edge: Security edge with a groove
- Minted: These coins were minted at the various Indian government mints (Bombay, Calcutta, Hyderabad, Noida). Mint marks may or may not be visible.
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