Own a historic piece of Indian numismatic heritage with this India ₹5 Indira Gandhi Memorial Commemorative Coin, issued in 1985 to honor the life and legacy of Indira Gandhi (1917–1984), India's first and only woman Prime Minister.
The obverse of the coin features a detailed portrait of Indira Gandhi with her name inscribed in both Hindi and English, along with the years 1917–1984, commemorating her birth and death. The reverse displays the Lion Capital of Ashoka, the denomination ₹5, and the inscriptions भारत (Bharat) and INDIA, symbolizing the nation's official currency.
This commemorative coin is a popular collectible among numismatists, history enthusiasts, and collectors of Indian memorial coins. Its historical significance and limited commemorative issue make it a valuable addition to any coin collection.
Key Details
Country: India
Denomination: ₹5 (Five Rupees)
Year of Issue: 1985
Issuing Authority: Government of India
Issued By: Reserve Bank of India
Coin Type: Commemorative Coin
Composition: Copper-Nickel
Theme: Indira Gandhi Memorial (1917–1984)
Obverse: Portrait of Indira Gandhi with commemorative inscription
Reverse: Lion Capital of Ashoka with ₹5 denomination
Category: Indian Commemorative Coin
Ideal For: Coin collectors, numismatists, history enthusiasts, Indira Gandhi memorabilia collectors, and gift collectors
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