India 2011-M 5 rupees KM-396
This specimen was part of lot 2469 in Steve Album Auction 52 (Santa Rosa, CA, May 2025), which did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted, "INDIA: Republic, 2-coin proof set, 2011-M, struck at the Kolkata Mint, commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Indian Council of Medical Research, including 100 (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 type was struck at Hyderabad (star mintmark), Noida (pellet) and Mumbai (diamond or M). This set also included a 100 rupees (KM 421). As of July 2025, 5 rupees = US$0.058.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 6.03 g, nickel-brass, 23 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM 396, KM-PS119 (set).
- 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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