2004 – K. KAMARAJ COMMEMORATION :
Kumarasami Kamaraj, better known as K. Kamaraj (15th July, 1903 – 2nd October, 1975) took
active parts in India’s struggle for independence and was thrown into jail several times and spent
eight years in prison. He was an Indian politician from Tamil Nadu widely acknowledged as the
"Kingmaker" in Indian politics during the 1960s. He was the chief minister of Tamil Nadu
during 1954-1963 and a Member of Parliament during 1952-1954 and 1969-1975. He became
the president of the Congress party in 1964 and his famous “Kamaraj Plan”, led to resignation of
several Chief Ministers of states and senior Congress ministers in Jawaharlal Nehru's cabinet, so
that they could devote their energies to revitalize the party. He was known for his simplicity and
integrity. He was awarded India's highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna, posthumously in
1976.
In commemoration of K. Kamaraj, India issued this 5 rupees coin on 27th October, 2004, for
general circulation. On this occasion another coin in the denomination of 100 rupees, was issued
as proof / uncirculated specimen.
REVERSE:- The reverse of this coin shows the image of “Kumarasami Kamaraj”, with the
inscription “K.KAMARAJ” in Hindi on the top left periphery and in English on the top right
periphery. “1903-1975” – his year of birth and his year of death, is shown in the image.
OBSERVE --. The top portion contains words “Bharat” in Hindi and "INDIA" in English, The
bottom portion shows "Rupaye" in Hindi and "RUPEES" in English.The center portion bears the
“Lion capitol” of Ashok Pillar with the legend “Satyameva Jayate” in Hindi inscribed below, the
prominent International numeral “5” indicates the denomination.
Note: Image mentioned in the image is only for Reference. Buyer will get Hyderabad Mint Unc coins
Minted at – Bombay, Hyderabad
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Image mention in the listing is only for reference. Buyer will get 1 Gem Unc coin of Hyderbad Mint.
Metal: Copper-Nickel
Weight: 9 Grams
Size: 23 mm
Shape: Circular
Mint: Bombay(C), Hyderabad(C)