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© Joseph Kunnappally
5 Rupees Shaheed Bhagat Singh ND
2007 year| Stainless steel | 6 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1950-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2007 |
| Value | 5 Rupees 5 INR = USD 0.06 |
| Currency | Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date) |
| Composition | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#32705 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Bust of Shaheed Bhagat Singh facing
Note: Coins were released in September 2008 only for UNC/Proof sets. In 2012 they were released for Circulation.
Lettering:
शहीद भगत सिंह जन्मशती
SHAHEED BHAGAT SINGH BIRTH CENTENARY
1907 - 2007
Edge
Security
Comment
Shaheed Bhagat Singh 1907-31 was an Indian socialist considered to be one of the most influential revolutionaries of the Indian independence movement. Seeking revenge for the death of Lala Lajpat Rai, Singh was involved in the murder of British police officer John Saunders. He eluded efforts by the police to capture him. Soon after, together with Batukeshwar Dutt, he and an accomplice threw two bombs and leaflets inside the Central Legislative Assembly. The two men were arrested, as they had planned to be. Held on this charge, he gained widespread national support when he underwent a 116-day fast in jail, demanding equal rights for European prisoners and those Indians imprisoned for what he believed were political reasons. During this time, sufficient evidence was brought against him for a conviction in the Saunders case, after trial by a Special Tribunal and appeal at the Privy Council in England. He was convicted and subsequently hanged for his participation in the murder, aged 23. (wikipedia)
Interesting fact
The 5 Rupees (Shaheed Bhagat Singh) ND (2007) coin from India is unique in that it features a portrait of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, a famous Indian freedom fighter, on one side, and the national emblem of India on the other. This coin was issued to commemorate the 100th birth anniversary of Shaheed Bhagat Singh, who played a significant role in India's struggle for independence from British rule.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (2007) | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| ND (2007) ★ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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