Rs 5 Coin – Begum Akhtar Birth Centenary 2014 – UNC Commemorative India

📄 Product Description:

The ₹5 Commemorative Coin – Birth Centenary of Begum Akhtar (1914–2014) was issued by the Government of India in 2014 to honor the legendary ghazal, thumri, and dadra singer Begum Akhtar, also known as the “Mallika-e-Ghazal”.

The obverse of the coin carries the Lion Capital of Ashoka with “भारत / INDIA”, while the reverse features Begum Akhtar’s portrait with inscriptions in English and Hindi.

This coin is available in UNC (Uncirculated) condition with official card packing, making it a rare collectible for music lovers and numismatists alike.

🔍 Key Features:

🧾 Denomination: ₹5 Coin
🏛️ Issued by: Government of India
📅 Year of Issue: 2014
🎉 Occasion: Birth Centenary of Begum Akhtar (1914–2014)
👤 Honoree: Begum Akhtar – Mallika-e-Ghazal
🪙 Metal: Nickel Brass
⚖️ Weight: Approx. 6 g
📏 Diameter: 23 mm
🌟 Design (Obverse): Lion Capital of Ashoka with “भारत / INDIA”
🌸 Design (Reverse): Portrait of Begum Akhtar with centenary year inscription
💎 Condition: UNC (Uncirculated, card packed)
✨ Specialty: Commemorative coin celebrating India’s cultural and musical heritage

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