Rs 5 ONGC Commemorative Coin was issued to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation

The ₹5 ONGC Commemorative Coin was issued to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) in India. Below are the details for the FSS (Ferritic Stainless Steel) variant:

General Specifications:

• Denomination: ₹5
• Metal Composition: Ferritic Stainless Steel (FSS)
  • Composition: 83% Iron, 17% Chromium
• Weight: 6 grams
• Diameter: 23 mm
• Shape: Circular
• Edge: Milled (Reeded)

Design Features:

Obverse:

• Lion Capital of Ashoka Pillar at the center, representing the National Emblem of India.
• The inscription “सत्यमेव जयते” (Satyameva Jayate) below the emblem.
• “भारत” (Bharat) in Hindi and “INDIA” in English appear on the left and right sides of the emblem, respectively.
• The denomination ₹5 below.

Reverse:

• Features the ONGC logo in the center.
• The legend “तेल और प्राकृतिक गैस निगम” (Tel aur Prakritik Gas Nigam) in Hindi and “OIL AND NATURAL GAS CORPORATION” in English.
• The years 1956-2006, marking 50 years since ONGC’s establishment.

Historical Significance:

The coin marks the golden jubilee of ONGC, highlighting its critical role in India’s energy sector and contribution to the nation’s self-reliance in oil and gas production.