Rare 5 Rupees 2002 Republic of India Calcutta Mint Coinage India Coin # A161

Rare 5 Rupees coin of the year 2002 from Republic India, part of the regular definitive cupro-nickel series. The value side carries the large numeral 5 with “रुपये” above and “RUPEES” below, flanked by the well-known floral sprays, with the date 2002 at the base. The other side shows the Lion Capital of Ashoka with “सत्यमेव जयते”, the legend “भारत” to the left and “INDIA” to the right.

• Denomination: 5 Rupees
• Year: 2002, no mint mark centred below the date, attributed to the Calcutta (Kolkata) Mint
• Metal: cupro-nickel, plain broad flan with beaded border
• Diameter: approximately 24.6 mm as measured on the 600 DPI scan
• Condition: Very Fine, evenly circulated with light rubbing on the high points and full legends readable
• Type: regular issue definitive coinage of Republic India

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