Rare MULE COIN 5 Rupees 2005 75 Years of Dandi March Mumbai Mint FFS Republic of India Coin # A264

Description

Rare 5 Rupees commemorative coin of Republic India issued in 2005 to mark seventy-five years of the Dandi March, the salt satyagraha led by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930. The reverse shows Gandhi striding forward with fellow marchers, the bilingual legend "75 Years of Dandi March" and the dates 1930 - 2005, with the mint mark centred below the date. The obverse carries the Lion Capital of Ashoka with "Satyameva Jayate", "India" and "Bharat", and the large numeral 5 above the word "Rupees".

• Denomination: 5 Rupees
• Year: 2005, dual dates 1930 - 2005
• Mint: Mumbai (Bombay), diamond mark centred below the date
• Metal: cupro-nickel
• Diameter: about 25 mm as measured on the scan
• Condition: Very Fine, honest circulation wear with full design detail

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Add a significant piece of Indian numismatic history to your collection with this rare 2005 Republic of India 5 Rupees commemorative coin. Struck in durable copper-nickel at the prestigious Mumbai Mint, this special issue honors the 75th anniversary of the historic Dandi March, Mahatma Gandhi's iconic 1930 salt satyagraha. The reverse beautifully captures Gandhi striding forward with fellow marchers, flanked by the dual dates 1930 and 2005. Graded in Very Fine condition, this circulated piece displays honest, appealing wear while retaining all of its intricate design details and the sought-after Mumbai diamond mint mark. Serious numismatists prize this specific mule-variety coin for its scarcity and the profound historical narrative it represents. Whether you are expanding a modern commemorative set or seeking a tangible connection to India's freedom struggle, this authentic piece is a must-have addition. You will receive the exact coin shown in the high-resolution images, ready to display and cherish.