India 5 Rupees Coin – Current Circulation Design

• Denomination: 5 Rupees
• Current Design Period: The bi-metallic 5 Rupee coin with the current Lion Capital of Ashoka design has been in circulation since [You would need to verify the exact start year of this design, likely in the 2010s or later].
• Obverse: Features the Lion Capital of Ashoka with “सत्यमेव जयते”. “भारत” and “INDIA” are inscribed.

• Reverse: Displays the numeral “5” prominently, with the symbol of the Indian Rupee (₹) above it. “रूपये” (Rupaye) in Hindi and “RUPEES” in English are inscribed on either side. The year of minting is typically at the bottom (not clearly visible in the image).
• Metal: Bi-metallic. Center: Nickel Silver (Copper 50-60%, Nickel 20-30%, Zinc 20-30%). Outer Ring: Nickel Brass (Copper 75%, Zinc 20%, Nickel 5%).
• Weight: Approximately 7.71 grams
• Diameter: Approximately 27 mm

• Shape: Round
• Edge: Security edge with lettering “भारत INDIA” repeated twice.
• Minted: Minted at the various Indian government mints. Mint mark may or may not be visible on the reverse near the year.