Obverse © Parikhit
Obverse © Parikhit
5 Rupees Biju Patnaik Birth Centenary
2016 year| Nickel brass | 6 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1950-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2016 |
| Value | 5 Rupees 5 INR = USD 0.06 |
| Currency | Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#86363 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 24% |
Reverse
Bust of Biju Patnaik at the centre.
Lettering:
बिजु पटनायक जन्मशती
1916-2016
BIJU PATNAIK BIRTH CENTENARY
Edge
100 Serrations
Comment
Bijayananda Patnaik, popularly known as Biju Patnaik was born on 5th March 1916 at Cuttack, Odisha as one of the third sons of Lakshminarayan and Ashalata Patnaik. Biju Patnaik was a legend in the Indian Politics. He played a significant role in the struggle for freedom. In 1943, Biju was sent to prison for about two years for participating in the Quit India movement. He served the country for more than six decades. People lovingly called him the “Hero of Kalinga” and the Kharavela of Kalinga. His mission was the emancipation from poverty and negligence. Biju Patnaik was the architect of Paradip Port. It was at his initiative that the port was inaugurated by Pandit Nehru. He also founded the Kalinga Prize for promoting scientific knowledge in science.During his eventful political career, he served the nation as a Union Minister for about three years. He was the Chief Minister of Odisha for about seven years and a half, in two terms.
He had a multifaceted personality a freedom fighter, a pilot, an Industrialist, a Politician, Chief Minister of a state and Union Minister, all combined into one. His life is an extraordinary saga of adventure and sacrifice, valour and dedication. Biju Patnaik closed his eyes on 17th April 1997 and is remembered as a crusader against poverty.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Biju Patnaik Birth Centenary 5 Rupees coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side, which showcases a portrait of Biju Patnaik, a prominent Indian politician and freedom fighter, surrounded by an outline of the state of Odisha, where he was born and served as the Chief Minister. The coin's design also includes the inscription "Biju Patnaik Birth Centenary" in English and Odia, and the year of his birth and death, 1916-2016. This coin was minted to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of Biju Patnaik and is a rare and collectible item for numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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| 2016 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2016 * | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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