1000 Years of Brihadeeswarar Temple 2010 Proof Set

1000 Years of Brihadeeswarar Temple 2010 Commemorative Proof Set issued by the Government of India and struck at the India Government Mint Mumbai. This official proof set contains two commemorative coins of 1000 Rupees and 5 Rupees, commemorating the 1000th anniversary of the historic Brihadeeswarar Temple at Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. The coins feature the Lion Capital of Ashoka and denomination on the obverse, while the reverse depicts Brihadeeswarar Temple along with a statue and commemorative inscriptions. The 1000 Rupees coin is made of 80% Silver and 20% Copper, weighs 35 grams, measures 44 mm in diameter and has 200 serrations. The 5 Rupees coin is made of Nickel Brass, comprising 75% Copper, 20% Zinc and 5% Nickel, weighs 6 grams, measures 23 mm and has 100 serrations. The M mint mark indicates that the coins were struck at the India Government Mint, Mumbai. This is a 2-coin proof set in its original commemorative presentation packaging.

Specifications

Year: 2010 | Theme: 1000 Years of Brihadeeswarar Temple | Location: Thanjavur | Coins: 2 | Denominations: 1000 Rupees and 5 Rupees | Mint: India Government Mint Mumbai | Mint Mark: M | 1000 Rupees: 35 g, 44 mm, 200 serrations, Silver Alloy 80% Silver and 20% Copper | 5 Rupees: 6 g, 23 mm, 100 serrations, Nickel Brass 75% Copper, 20% Zinc and 5% Nickel | Type: Commemorative Proof Coins