5 Rupees Indira Gandhi Commemorative Republic of India Copper-Nickel Collectable Grade Coin

Issued in 1985 to commemorate the death of Indira Gandhi, this Five Rupees coin represents a circulating commemorative issue of the Republic of India. Struck in copper-nickel, the coin honored Indira Gandhi, India’s first and, to date, only woman Prime Minister, who served multiple terms and played a major role in the political history of modern India. The reverse features a right-facing portrait of Indira Gandhi surrounded by her name in Devanagari and Latin, together with the dates of her life, making the coin distinctive and instantly recognizable. Produced at the Mumbai (Bombay) and Hyderabad Mints, these coins entered general circulation as a national commemorative tribute following her death in 1984. The issue reflected the nation’s remembrance of her political career and enduring place in Indian history. Today, the 1985 Indira Gandhi Five Rupees coin remains a popular commemorative issue among collectors of modern Indian coinage.

Coinage Note: This commemorative type was struck at the Mumbai (Bombay) and Hyderabad Mints. Mumbai Mint pieces bear the  mint mark, while Hyderabad Mint coins bear the ★ five-pointed star mint mark. Mumbai also produced proof issues bearing the “B” mint mark. The coin has a security edge and is catalogued as KM# 150, making it an important circulating commemorative issue in Republic of India numismatics.