5 Rupees Indian Council of Medical Research ND
2011 year| Nickel brass | 6 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1950-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2011 |
| Value | 5 Rupees 5 INR = USD 0.06 |
| Currency | Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 1.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#28577 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Central circle contains object with banner below. Legend in Devanagari outside circle: Bharatiya Ayurvignyan Anusandhan Parishad, Shatabdi Varsh, dates below circle.
Sanskrit lettering on banner, in Devanagari script: Parikshya Kaarinohi Kushalabhavanti
NOTE: Different mintmarks
♦ (small dot/diamond) = Mumbai
* (five-pointed star) = Hyderabad
(no mintmark) = Calcutta
Lettering:
भारतीय आयुर्विज्ञान अनुसंधान परिषद , शताब्दी वर्ष
परीक्ष्य कारिणोहि कुशलाभवन्ति (on banner)
1911 - 2011
INDIAN COUNCIL OF MEDICAL RESEARCH - CENTENARY YEAR
Translation: On banner - "Research brings success(or skill or resources)"
Edge
Reeded
Comment
- The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), New Delhi, the apex body in India for the formulation, coordination and promotion of biomedical research, is one of the oldest medical research bodies in the world.- There are lion varieties for coins minted in Kolkata (see below)
Interesting fact
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) coin, which was issued in 2011, features the logo of the organization on one side and the national emblem of India on the other. The logo of the ICMR features a traditional Indian symbol called the "Rod of Asclepius," which represents the medical profession. The use of this symbol on the coin highlights the importance of medical research and its role in promoting public health.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (2011) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| ND (2011) ● | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| ND (2011) ★ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| ND (2011) ♦ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Rupees (Indian Council of Medical Research) ND (2011) coin.
