5 Rupees (Birth Centenary of Begum Akhtar) 2014 front 5 Rupees (Birth Centenary of Begum Akhtar) 2014 back
5 Rupees (Birth Centenary of Begum Akhtar) 2014 photo
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5 Rupees Birth Centenary of Begum Akhtar

2014 year
Nickel brass 6 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
India
Period
Republic (1950-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2014
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
References
Numista
N#77169
Rarity index
14%

Reverse

Bust of Begum Akhtar

Lettering:
BIRTH CENTENARY OF BEGUM AKHTAR
1914-2014
बेगम अखतर की जऩम शती

Edge

Milled (200 Serration)

Comment

The Kolkata Mint's, 5 Rupees Birth Centenary of Begum Akhtar Coin Has Little Bit Die Shift Variety. This Coin Edge is Smooth.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Circulating commemorative coin 5 Rupees (Birth Centenary of Begum Akhtar) 2014 from India is that it features a unique design on its reverse side, which showcases a portrait of Begum Akhtar, a renowned Indian singer and actress, along with a representation of a musical instrument, the 'sitar', which was one of her favorite instruments. This design was created to commemorate her contributions to the world of music and the arts.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2014  - - - - - -
2014 ● - - - - - -
2014 ★ - - - - - -
2014 ♦ - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Rupees (Birth Centenary of Begum Akhtar) 2014 coin.