5 rupees
The coin 5 rupees from India comprises 6 issues minted between 2009 and 2010. The standout issue of the series is the 2010 one. Here you will find all its numismatic data to appraise it —composition, weight, diameter, mint and mintage—, its value trend and the collectors who own it.
| KM#373 FO#5081 | |
| Name | 5 rupees |
| Country | India |
| Shape | Round |
| Composition | Nickel-brass |
| Weight (g) | 6,04 g |
| Diameter (mm) | 23,10 mm |
| Popularity | |
| Price | $0.11 - $3.95 |
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| Year | Rarity | Mint | Mintage | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Very scarce | ♦ Bombay | ||
| 2009 | Very scarce | Calcuta | Sin marca de ceca | |
| 2010 | Very scarce | Calcuta | Sin marca de ceca | |
| 2010 | Very scarce | ☆ Hyderabad | ||
| 2010 | Very scarce | ♦ Bombay | ||
| 2010 | Very scarce | ● Noida |
How much the 5 rupees coin from India is worth: value by year and grade
How much is the 5 rupees coin worth? Its market value ranges from $0.11 to $3.95 depending on the grade. Below is the table by year with the market prices assigned by collectors.
| Year | UNC | XF | VF | F | VG | G | PR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | $3.95 | $0.73 | $0.32 | $0.24 | $0.18 | ||
| 2009 | $0.61 | $0.48 | $0.38 | $0.33 | $0.32 | $0.31 | |
| 2010 | $0.60 | $0.30 | $0.24 | $0.18 | |||
| 2010 | $0.34 | ||||||
| 2010 | |||||||
| 2010 | $0.11 |
Description and history
All about the 5 Rupee coins of India
The Indian 5 rupee coins, issued between 2009 and 2010, are pieces made of nickel-brass with a weight of 6.04 grams and a diameter of 23.10 mm. On the obverse, they show the iconic Ashoka lion pedestal, India's national symbol, accompanied by the inscriptions "भारत" (Bharat) and "INDIA", along with the motto "सत्यमेव जयते" (Satyameva Jayate), meaning "Truth always triumphs".
The reverse features the denomination in numerals, "5 RUPEES", flanked by lotus flowers, plus the inscription "रुुपये" in Hindi and the year of mintage. These coins are highly prized among collectors for their distinctive design and historical relevance.
The value of 5 rupee coins varies according to their state of preservation. For example, 2009 examples in extremely fine (XF) condition can fetch a price of approximately €0.50.
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Last revision recorded by: Jesús Granado InvernónUpdate date: 03/18/2023Author: Foronum TeamForonum shows the authorship, review and update date of its entries to provide greater editorial transparency and traceability of the numismatic information published.