© K J Jacob
© K J Jacob
5 Rupees Jawaharlal Nehru
1989 year| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 12.6 g | 31.1 mm |
| Issuer | India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1950-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1989 |
| Value | 5 Rupees 5 INR = USD 0.06 |
| Currency | Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 12.6 g |
| Diameter | 31.1 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#4850 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Capped bust of Jawaharlal Nehru facing right
NOTE: Different mintmarks
♦ (small dot/diamond) = Mumbai
B (letter "B") = Mumbai Proof Issues
U (letter "U") = Mumbai UNC Issues
* (five-pointed star) = Hyderabad
Lettering:
जवाहरलाल नेहरु JAWAHARLAL NEHRU
जन्मशती 1989 CENTENARY
Edge
Security edge
Comment
Varieties with long and short rim teeth exist (click on images below)
Extract from Republic India Coin Collection
