₹5 K. Kamaraj Birth Centenary Commemorative Coin - Indian Leader

Coin Details

Coin Name: K. Kamaraj Birth Centenary Commemorative Coin

Country: India

Denomination: ₹5 (Five Rupees)

Year of Issue: 2004

Occasion: Birth Centenary of Kumaraswami Kamaraj (1903–1975)

Issued By: Government of India

Metal: Copper-Nickel

Composition: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Weight: 9 grams

Diameter: 23 mm

Shape: Round

Edge: Security Edge

Mint: Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Noida (depending on mint mark)

Reverse Design

The reverse features a portrait of Kumaraswami Kamaraj, popularly known as Perunthalaivar K. Kamaraj, one of India's most respected political leaders.

Inscriptions
கு. காமராஜ் (Tamil)
K. KAMARAJ (English)
1903–1975

The design pays tribute to his contributions to education, rural development, and public welfare.

Obverse Design

The obverse features:

Lion Capital of Ashoka
सत्यमेव जयते
INDIA / भारत
Denomination ₹5
About K. Kamaraj

Kumaraswami Kamaraj (1903–1975) was one of India's greatest political leaders and served as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu from 1954 to 1963.

He is remembered for:

Introducing the Mid-Day Meal Scheme for school children.
Expanding free education across Tamil Nadu.
Building thousands of schools in rural villages.
Promoting irrigation and industrial development.
Living a simple and honest life dedicated to public service.

His vision transformed education in Tamil Nadu, earning him the title "Kingmaker" in Indian politics.

Collectible Significance

The ₹5 K. Kamaraj Birth Centenary Coin is highly sought after by:

Indian commemorative coin collectors
Tamil Nadu history enthusiasts
Political memorabilia collectors
Numismatists
Heritage coin investors

Its historical importance and connection to one of India's most admired leaders make it a valuable addition to any commemorative coin collection.