5 Rupees (University of Mysore Centenary Celebrations) 2016 front 5 Rupees (University of Mysore Centenary Celebrations) 2016 back
5 Rupees (University of Mysore Centenary Celebrations) 2016 photo
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5 Rupees University of Mysore Centenary Celebrations

2016 year
Nickel brass 6 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
India
Period
Republic (1950-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
2016
Value
5 Rupees 5 INR = USD 0.06
Currency
Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date)
Composition
Nickel brass
Weight
6 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#105618
Rarity index
15%

Reverse

Bust of Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV, the Maharaja of Mysore
Image of Crawford Hall behind

Lettering:
मैसूर विश्वविध्यालय शताब्दी समारोह
1916 - 2016
University of Mysore Centenary Celebrations

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Released by the Chief Minister of Karnataka Mr Siddaramaiah in a function at Crawford Hall on 23rd of December 2016

Interesting fact

The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the centenary celebrations of the University of Mysore, which was established in 1916. The coin's design features the university's logo and a portrait of Sri Krishnaraja Wodeyar, the king who founded the university. This coin is a unique way to honor the university's history and legacy.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
2016 * - - - - - -
2016 ♦ - - - - - -
2016 M - - - - - -

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