This is a circulated commemorative 5 Rupees coin from the Republic of India, issued in 2012 to honor Saint Alphonsa. This brass-plated stainless steel coin celebrates the first Indian woman to be canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church.

Features:

• Obverse: Features a portrait of Saint Alphonsa. The inscription “संत अलफोंसा” (Sant Alphonsa) in Hindi and “SAINT ALPHONSA” in English are present along the upper periphery. Below the portrait is the year “2012”.
• 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: Canonization of Saint Alphonsa