₹5 Commemorative Coin – 1000 Years of Brihadeeswarar Temple

Product Description

Celebrate the glorious legacy of the Chola Empire with this 2010 ₹5 Brihadeeswarar Temple Commemorative Coin. Issued to mark the 1000th anniversary of the magnificent Brihadeeswarar Temple in Thanjavur, this coin beautifully features the iconic temple along with a depiction of Lord Shiva. A treasured collectible for numismatists, history enthusiasts, and temple heritage collectors, this coin represents one of India's finest architectural achievements.
Coin Details

Coin Name: ₹5 Commemorative Coin – 1000 Years of Brihadeeswarar Temple

Issued By: Government of India

Year of Issue: 2010

Denomination: ₹5

Occasion: Celebration of the 1000th Anniversary of Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu.

Temple: Brihadeeswarar Temple (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Metal: Stainless Steel

Weight: Approximately 6 grams

Diameter: Approximately 23 mm

Shape: Round

Edge: Plain

Mint Marks:

♦ Diamond – Mumbai
• Dot – Noida
★ Star – Hyderabad
No Mark – Kolkata
Obverse
Ashoka Lion Capital
"भारत INDIA"
"सत्यमेव जयते"
Denomination "₹5"
Reverse
Brihadeeswarar Temple
Statue of Lord Shiva
Inscription:
1000 Years of Brihadeeswarar Temple
1000 वर्ष बृहदीश्वर मंदिर
1000 ஆண்டுகள் பிரகதீஸ்வரர் திருக்கோவில்
Year 2010
Historical Significance

The Brihadeeswarar Temple was built by Rajaraja Chola I and completed around 1010 AD. It is one of India's greatest architectural masterpieces and a UNESCO World Heritage Monument. This commemorative coin celebrates the temple's millennium (1000 years).