This is a circulated commemorative 5 Rupees coin from the Republic of India, issued to celebrate the 125th birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. This coin honors a prominent figure in India’s independence movement, a scholar, and the first Minister of Education of independent India.
Features:
- Obverse: Features a portrait of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad. The inscription “MAULANA ABUL KALAM AZAD” is present along the upper periphery. Below the portrait are the years “1888-1958” (his birth and death years) and “125 BIRTH ANNIVERSARY”.
- Reverse: Displays 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 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: Likely Copper-Nickel or a similar alloy used for commemorative 5 Rupee coins of that period.
- Weight: Approximately [You can find the exact weight if needed from online resources for this specific commemorative coin].
- Diameter: Approximately [You can find the exact diameter if needed from online resources for this specific commemorative coin].
- Shape: Round
- Edge: Reeded
- Minted: Likely minted at one of the Indian government mints (Bombay, Calcutta, Hyderabad, Noida). A mint mark may or may not be visible.
- Commemorative Theme: 125th Birth Anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
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