© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
5 Rupees Mahatma Basaveshwara Copper-nickel ND
2006 year| Copper-nickel | 9 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1950-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2006 |
| Value | 5 Rupees 5 INR = USD 0.06 |
| Currency | Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#5707 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Bust of Mahatma Basaveshwara facing 1/4 left
Lettering:
महात्मा बसवेश्वर MAHATMA BASAVESHWARA
भक्ति - कायक - दासोह - समता
Edge
Security edge
Comment
Some Indian sources report a weight of 9.00 grams.My coin is even heavier at 9.22 grams.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Circulating commemorative coin 5 Rupees (Mahatma Basaveshwara) (Copper-nickel) ND (2006) from India is that it features an image of Mahatma Basaveshwara, a 12th-century philosopher and statesman who played a key role in the development of the Lingayat movement in India. The coin was issued to commemorate the 900th birth anniversary of Mahatma Basaveshwara and is a rare example of a coin that honors a spiritual leader from India's history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (2006) ♦ | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| ND (2006) M | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Rupees (Mahatma Basaveshwara) (Copper-nickel) ND (2006) coin.
