India (2013) 5 rupees KM-432
This specimen was part of lot 2475 in Steve Album Auction 52 (Santa Rosa, CA, May 2025), which did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted, "INDIA: Republic, 2-coin mint set, 2013(k), struck at the Kolkata Mint, commemorating 125th Anniversary of the Birth of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (1888-1958), including 20 (silver) and 5 rupees, sealed in original booklet with paper sleeve; set of 2 coins." The new Rupee sign "₹" was adopted by the Government of India on 15 July 2010 and began appearing on notes and coins. The symbol had been "₨" heretofore. This set also included a twenty rupees (KM unlisted). Wikipedia notes, "Abul Kalam Ghulam Muhiyuddin (1888-1958), better known as Maulana Azad and sometimes referred as Abul Kalam Azad, was an Indian politician, writer and activist of the Indian independence movement. A senior leader of the Indian National Congress, following India's independence, he became the first Minister of Education in the Indian government." As of July 2025, 5 rupees = US$0.058.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 6.03 g, nickel-brass (75%Cu-20%Zn-5%Ni), 23 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM 432.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.
- [1]Album, Stephen, Joseph Lang, Paul Montz, Michael Barry and Dustin Wagner, Auction 52, featuring the Dr. Robert A. Rosenfeld Collection and the Almer H. Orr III Collection, Santa Rosa, CA: Stephen Album Rare Coins, Inc., 2025.
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