TheIndian 5 rupee coinis a denomination of theIndian rupee.The₹5 coin was the highest denominated coin in the country until the minting of the₹10 in 2005.
India | |
| Value | ₹5 |
|---|---|
| Mass | 6.74 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Edge | reeded |
| Composition | Nickel-brass |
| Years of minting | 1949– present |
| Circulation | Wide |
| Obverse | |
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| Design | Lettering of "भारत" on left, "india"on right,Lion capitalat centre with the lettering "सत्यमेव जयते"below it. |
| Designer | RBI |
| Design date | 2011 |
| Reverse | |
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| Designer | RBI |
| Design date | 2011 |
Design of the coin
editTheLion Capital of Ashokais minted on the obverse along with the denomination below. In some₹5 coins, the denomination alone was minted on the obverse and the Lion Capital minted on the reverse side.
The coins also are minted with the face ofIndira Gandhiin her assassination andJawaharlal Nehruduring his 100th birthday anniversary.[1]
Features
edit- The 5 rupee Indian coin is minted withcupro-Nickel.
- The diameter of the coin is 23mm.
- The weight of the coin is 5.3 grams.
- The shape is circular.[2]
References
edit- ^"5 Rupees, India".Retrieved22 December2016.
- ^"Reserve Bank of India - Coins".