Description
Dr. Rajendra Prasad 125th Birth Anniversary Coin (2009) was issued by the Government of India Mint to honor the memory and legacy of Dr. Rajendra Prasad (1884–1963), India’s first President and one of the foremost leaders of India’s independence movement.
This commemorative coin celebrates his 125th birth anniversary and highlights his lifelong contribution to nation-building, democracy, and social justice.
The reverse side of the coin features a finely detailed portrait of Dr. Rajendra Prasad, with inscriptions in Hindi and English reading Dr. Rajendra Prasad 125th Birth Anniversary 1884–2009.
The obverse side bears the Ashoka Lion Capital, the denomination “₹5,” and the inscriptions भारत INDIA सत्यमेव जयते.
This rare collectible coin is a tribute to one of the greatest architects of modern India — a must-have for coin enthusiasts, historians, and collectors alike.
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Specifications
Denomination: ₹5
Theme: 125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Year of Issue: 2009
Issued by: Government of India Mint
Metal: Nickel-Brass
Weight: ≈ 6 g
Diameter: ≈ 23 mm
Obverse: Ashoka Lion Capital with denomination ₹5
Reverse: Portrait of Dr. Rajendra Prasad with inscriptions
Finish: UNC / Proof-like