Rare 5 Rupee 150 Years of Kuka Movement Satguru Ram Singh Ji Bombay Mint Republic of India Commemorative Coin # A270

A Republic of India 5 Rupee commemorative coin issued to mark 150 years of the Kuka (Namdhari) Movement, carrying the portrait of Satguru Ram Singh Ji with the anniversary dates 1857-2007. The reverse shows the Lion Capital of Ashoka with the Satyameva Jayate legend, “भारत” and “INDIA” along the rim, and the denomination in the rupee symbol form.

• Denomination: 5 Rupees, Republic of India
• Anniversary dates on coin: 1857-2007
• Metal: nickel-brass, milled edge
• Diameter: approximately 24.8 mm as measured from the scan
• Theme: 150 Years of the Kuka Movement, Satguru Ram Singh Ji
• Condition: Fine, evenly circulated with surface toning and staining, main design and legends fully readable
• Mint: Bombay Mint

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Add a significant piece of Indian history to your collection with this Republic of India 5 Rupee commemorative coin, struck by the prestigious Bombay Mint. Issued to mark the sesquicentennial anniversary of the Kuka Movement, this nickel-brass piece honors the visionary freedom fighter Satguru Ram Singh Ji, featuring his striking portrait alongside the commemorative dates 1857-2007. The reverse proudly displays the iconic Ashoka Lion Capital. Graded in Fine condition, this heavily circulated piece exhibits natural surface toning and staining that speaks to its journey through time, while keeping all key design elements and legends fully legible. The Kuka, or Namdhari, Movement remains a pivotal chapter in India’s struggle for independence, making thematic coins dedicated to its leaders highly sought after by numismatists focusing on modern Indian history and commemorative issues. This authentic collector’s item offers a tangible connection to a profound anti-British uprising, making it a meaningful acquisition for both seasoned historians and thematic coin enthusiasts looking to enrich their cabinets with authentic stories of the past.