Rare 5 Rupees 1997 Bombay Mint Republic of India Cupro Nickel Definitive Coinage India Coin # A139

A circulated 5 Rupees coin of the Republic of India dated 1997, from the standard cupro-nickel definitive series carrying the Lion Capital of Ashoka.

• Denomination: 5 Rupees, struck in cupro-nickel.
• Year: 1997, as shown below the value on the reverse.
• Obverse: Lion Capital of Ashoka with “भारत” and “INDIA” flanking, and “सत्यमेव जयते” below.
• Reverse: large numeral 5 with “रुपये” above, “RUPEES” and the date below, between two floral sprays.
• Diameter: about 25.3 mm as measured on the scan.
• Condition: Fine, evenly circulated with honest wear, toning and minor surface marks; full legends and date remain clear.
• Mint: Bombay Mint

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