5 Rupees Mahatma Basaveshwara 2006 Mumbai Mint Copper Nickel UNC Coin

The 5 Rupees Mahatma Basaveshwara Coin is an Indian commemorative coin issued in 2006 to honour Mahatma Basaveshwara, the renowned philosopher, social reformer and spiritual teacher. This circulating commemorative coin was minted at the Mumbai Mint and was released for general circulation.

The obverse features the Lion Capital of Ashoka, with the inscriptions भारत INDIA, सत्यमेव जयते, and रूपये 5 RUPEES. The reverse features a bust of Mahatma Basaveshwara facing slightly to the left, with the inscriptions महात्मा बसवेश्वर MAHATMA BASAVESHWARA and भक्ति कायक दासोह समता, representing devotion, action, service and equality.

This particular variety is made of Copper Nickel and is identified as KM# 324. It is the larger Copper Nickel version of the 2006 issue, distinct from the 6 gram stainless steel variety catalogued as KM#324a.

Specifications

Issuer: India | Period: Republic India | Year: 2006 | Denomination: 5 Rupees | Type: Circulating Commemorative Coin | Theme: Mahatma Basaveshwara | Metal: Copper Nickel | Weight: Approximately 9 g | Diameter: Approximately 23 mm | Thickness: Approximately 3 mm | Shape: Round | Technique: Milled | Orientation: Medal Alignment | Mint: Mumbai Mint | Mint Mark: Diamond | Reference: KM#324 | Condition: UNC Uncirculated

The coin has a security edge and is a notable addition to collections of Indian commemorative coins, modern Indian coinage and coins featuring important historical and social reformers.