Description
This official Rs 5 Commemorative Coin Card (1995) was issued by the Government of India and the India Government Mint to mark the 8th World Tamil Conference held in Thanjavur (Tanjore), Tamil Nadu. The coin honors Saint Thiruvalluvar, the celebrated Tamil philosopher and poet known for his masterpiece Thirukkural.
The coin card features a beautifully minted Rs 5 uncirculated (UNC) coin encased in its original archival-safe card issued by the mint. The obverse displays the Lion Capital of Ashoka with “भारत INDIA” and the face value, while the reverse bears an intricately detailed portrait of Saint Thiruvalluvar with bilingual inscriptions.
This collectible coin card is a significant piece of modern Indian numismatics, ideal for historians, Tamil heritage enthusiasts, and coin collectors alike.
Details:
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Denomination: ₹5
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Issue Year: 1995
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Theme: 8th World Tamil Conference – Saint Thiruvalluvar
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Issued By: Government of India / India Government Mint
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Metal Composition: Cupro-Nickel
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Weight: ~9 g
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Diameter: 23 mm
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Condition: UNC (Uncirculated) in Original Card
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Packaging: Official Coin Card – Archival Safe
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Category: Commemorative Coins of India
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Rarity: Limited Issue 1995 Mint Card
Tags / Keywords:
Rs 5 coin 1995, 8th World Tamil Conference coin, Thiruvalluvar coin card, Indian commemorative coin, Tamil heritage collectible, Rs 5 UNC coin India, cupro-nickel coin India, rare Indian mint card, numismatic coin India, Government of India 1995 coin card, Thanjavur Tamil conference coin.