This is a circulated commemorative 5 Rupees coin from the Republic of India, issued in 2010 to celebrate the birth centenary of Mother Teresa. This brass-plated stainless steel coin honors the Nobel Peace Prize laureate and founder of the Missionaries of Charity, who dedicated her life to serving the poor and sick.

Features:

• Obverse: Features a portrait of Mother Teresa. The inscription “मदर टेरेसा” (Mother Teresa) in Hindi and “MOTHER TERESA” in English are present along the upper periphery. Below the portrait are the years “1910-2010” (her birth and the centenary year) and “BIRTH CENTENARY”.
• 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: Brass-plated Stainless Steel
• Weight: Approximately 6.74 grams
• Diameter: Approximately 25 mm
• 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: Birth Centenary of Mother Teresa