This is a circulated commemorative 5 Rupees coin from the Republic of India, issued between 2012 and 2013 to celebrate 60 years of the India Government Mint in Kolkata (1952-2012). This brass-plated stainless steel coin honors the significant role of the Kolkata mint in India’s monetary history.

Features:

• Obverse: Features a depiction of the India Government Mint building in Kolkata. The inscription “भारत सरकार टकसाल कोलकाता” (Bharat Sarkar Taksaal Kolkata) in Hindi and “INDIA GOVT. MINT KOLKATA” in English are present. Below the image are the years “1952-2012” and “60 YEARS OF”.
• Reverse: Displays the Lion Capital of Ashoka, the national emblem of India, with “सत्यमेव जयते” (Satyameva Jayate) inscribed below. ¹ The words “भारत” (Bharat) in Hindi and “INDIA” in English are present, along with the symbol of the Indian Rupee “₹” above the numeral “5”. “रूपये” (Rupaye) in Hindi and “RUPEES” in English are inscribed on either side of the numeral.
  

• Metal: Brass-plated Stainless Steel
• Weight: Approximately 6.74 grams
• Diameter: Approximately 25 mm
• Shape: Round
• Edge: Reeded
• Minted: This coin was minted at the India Government Mint in Kolkata. The Kolkata mint has a long history, with the first mint established in Calcutta in 1757. The Calcutta Mint ceased operations in 1952, and a new mint was established in Alipore, Kolkata, in the same year, which is the one commemorated by this coin.
• Commemorative Theme: 60 Years of India Government Mint, Kolkata