© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
5 Rupees Rabindranath Tagore
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#16925 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 8% |
Reverse
Rabindranath Tagore bust facing
Lettering:
रबीन्द्रनाथ टैगोर RABINDRANATH TAGORE
1861 - 2011
150 वीं जयंती 150 BIRTH ANNIVERSARY
Translation:
Rabindranath Tagore Rabindranath Tagore
1861-2011
150th Birth Anniversary 150th Birth Anniversary
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The above picture shows the lion varieties in this coin from the Hyderabad mint.
Interesting fact
The 5 Rupees (Rabindranath Tagore) 2011 coin from India features a unique design that incorporates Braille letters on the rim of the coin. This is the first time that Braille letters have been used on a coin in India, and it was done to honor Rabindranath Tagore, who was a pioneer in promoting education for the visually impaired. The Braille letters spell out the name "Rabindranath Tagore" in Hindi and English, and they are raised above the coin's surface, providing a tactile experience for visually impaired individuals. This innovative design feature has made the coin stand out and has been widely appreciated by coin collectors and enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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| 2011 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2011 * | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2011 ° | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2011 ♦ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Rupees (Rabindranath Tagore) 2011 coin.
