5 Rupees – Indira Gandhi

Description

This 1985 commemorative 5 Rupees coin was issued by the Republic of India to honor the life and legacy of Indira Gandhi (1917–1984). Struck in copper-nickel with a standard weight of approximately 12.6 grams, the coin reflects the modern minting standards of post-independence India and forms part of the circulating commemorative series.

The obverse displays the Ashoka Lion Capital, the national emblem of India, with the denomination “5” placed below. Inscriptions appear in both Devanagari and Latin scripts, maintaining the standard design language of Indian coinage.

The reverse features a right-facing portrait of Indira Gandhi, accompanied by her name and life years (1917–1984), capturing a formal and respectful representation of the former Prime Minister.

This coin holds strong historical appeal as a tribute issue and is well-suited for collectors focusing on modern Indian commemoratives, political history, or thematic collections centered around notable personalities.