India 5 Rupees Commemorative Coin – 150 Years of Building India – Chanakya (1860-2010)

• Denomination: 5 Rupees
• Year of Issue: Likely 2010 (as it commemorates 150 years from 1860)
• Commemorative Theme: This coin commemorates “150 Years of Building India” and features Chanakya (Kautilya), an ancient Indian polymath who was an economist, philosopher, and royal advisor. The timeframe “1860-2010” likely symbolizes a broader period of nation-building, with Chanakya representing foundational wisdom.
• Obverse: Features a portrait of Chanakya. To the left of the portrait is a lotus flower. The inscription “चाणक्य CHANAKYA” is below the portrait. The years “1860 – 2010” are at the bottom. The words “150 YEARS OF BUILDING INDIA” are inscribed along the upper periphery.
• 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 denomination “5” and “रूपये” (Rupaye) in Hindi and “RUPEES” in English.
• Metal: Copper-Nickel
• Weight: Approximately 6 grams
• Diameter: Approximately 23 mm
• Shape: Round
• Edge: Reeded
• Minted: Likely minted at one of the Indian government mints (Bombay, Calcutta, Hyderabad, Noida). Mint mark may or may not be visible.