Rare 5 Rupee Jagath Guru Sree Narayana Gurudev Mumbai Mint FFS Commemorative Republic of India Coin # A059

Description

A FFS Republic of India 5 Rupees commemorative coin, Mumbai Mint issued in honour of the social reformer and saint Jagath Guru Sree Narayana Gurudev. The obverse carries his portrait within a beaded circle, surrounded by the legend in Hindi and English, while the reverse shows the Lion Capital of Ashoka with the motto Satyameva Jayate, the word India in English and Hindi, and the large numeral 5.

• Denomination: 5 Rupees, Republic of India
• Theme: Jagath Guru Sree Narayana Gurudev commemorative issue
• Metal: ferritic stainless steel
• Diameter: approximately 24.5 mm as measured on a 600 DPI scan
• Mint: mark below the date not clearly legible on this piece
• Condition: Fine, evenly circulated with smooth wear on the high points and light surface marks

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Add a meaningful piece of Indian numismatic history to your collection with this Republic of India 5 Rupees commemorative coin. Struck in durable ferritic stainless steel by the prestigious Mumbai Mint, this issue honors the revered social reformer and spiritual leader, Jagath Guru Sree Narayana Gurudev. The coin’s obverse showcases a striking portrait of the saint within a beaded circle, framed by inscriptions in Hindi and English, while the reverse proudly displays the iconic Ashoka Lion Capital alongside the national motto. Graded as Fine condition with heavy used characteristics, this evenly circulated piece exhibits smooth wear on its high points and gentle surface marks that tell the story of its journey through commerce. Numismatists and history enthusiasts alike treasure this coin for its tribute to Sree Narayana Gurudev, whose teachings profoundly shaped modern social reform. Whether you are expanding a thematic Republic of India collection or seeking an affordable entry into commemorative coin collecting, this genuine specimen offers both historical depth and nostalgic charm. You will receive the exact coin shown in the photographs.