Rs 5 Saint Alphonsa Birth Centenary UNC Commemorative Coin 2009

A Blessed Piece of History — Saint Alphonsa Birth Centenary Coin

Own a piece of India’s spiritual heritage with this UNC (Uncirculated) ₹5 Commemorative Coin issued in 2009 to mark the Birth Centenary of Saint Alphonsa (1910–2009) — India’s first canonized female saint. Presented in an official blister card by the India Government Mint, Mumbai, this coin is a cherished collectible for numismatists and devotees alike.

Coin Specifications

• Denomination: ₹5 (Five Rupees)
• Metal: Nickel Brass
• Composition: Copper 75%, Zinc 20%, Nickel 5%
• Diameter: 23 mm
• Weight: 6.00 grams
• Condition: UNC – Uncirculated
• Year: 2009
• Mint: India Government Mint, Mumbai – 400 023

About Saint Alphonsa

Saint Alphonsa of the Immaculate Conception (1910–1946) was a Franciscan Clarist nun from Kerala, canonized by Pope Benedict XVI in 2008 — the first person of Indian origin to be declared a saint by the Catholic Church. This coin commemorates the centenary of her birth and stands as a symbol of faith, resilience, and devotion.

Presented in the original Vanguard blister card with full specifications — a must-have for themed commemorative collections.