5 Rupees Bhagwan Mahavir: 2600th Janm Kalyanak Gem BUNC tonned Coin
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2001 - BHAGWAN MAHAVIR : 2600 TH JANM KALYANAK COMMEMORATION :
Jainism is an Indian religion. It prescribes a path of non-violence towards all living beings. Bhagwan
Mahavir was 24th, and the last Tirthankar("spiritual teacher"). in Jainism. He was born in 599 B. C. at
Kshatriyakunda (Bihar) to King Siddhartha and Queen Trishala. Though he was a prince, he left his home
at the age of 30 to become an ascetic. He performed a severe penance for twelve and a half years and then
in 558 B.C., he attained absolute enlightenment (a state of understanding ultimate truth). After this, he
preached his first message for the attainment of self purification and self perfection. The same path shown
by him is followed today. In the year 527 B.C. Bhagwan Mahavir attained Nirvana.
On the occasion of 2600th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Mahavir, this 5 rupees coin was issued on the on
25th April, 2002. On this occasion another coin in the denomination of 100 rupees, was issued as proof /
uncirculated specimen.
REVERSE:- The reverse of this coin shows an eight sided polygon, symbolizing the “Structure of
Universe” On the top end of this universe structure, a crescent with a dot inside and 3 dots below,
symbolizes the “Siddha Shila”, an abode of infinite Siddhas (meaning one who has achieved perfection )
is shown. Below the “Siddha Shila” the holiest “Swastika” symbol is shown. At the bottom a hand, with a
wheel (Dharma Chakra) on the palm, with the word "Ahimsa" (meaning non-violence) in Devnagari is
shown. The words “BHAGWAN MAHAVIR : 2600 TH JANM KALYANAK” in English on the right
half and in Hindi on the left half of the periphery, are inscribed. The words “Parasparopagraho Jivanam”
in Sanskrit (meaning All life is bound together by mutual support and interdependence ) are shown below
the central design and “2001” – the year of minting at the bottom.
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.
Minted at – Bombay, Noida
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Year: 2001
Metal: Copper-Nickel
Weight: 9 Gms
Size: 23 mm
Shape: Circular
Mint: Bombay, Noida
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2001 - BHAGWAN MAHAVIR : 2600 TH JANM KALYANAK COMMEMORATION :
Jainism is an Indian religion. It prescribes a path of non-violence towards all living beings. Bhagwan
Mahavir was 24th, and the last Tirthankar("spiritual teacher"). in Jainism. He was born in 599 B. C. at
Kshatriyakunda (Bihar) to King Siddhartha and Queen Trishala. Though he was a prince, he left his home
at the age of 30 to become an ascetic. He performed a severe penance for twelve and a half years and then
in 558 B.C., he attained absolute enlightenment (a state of understanding ultimate truth). After this, he
preached his first message for the attainment of self purification and self perfection. The same path shown
by him is followed today. In the year 527 B.C. Bhagwan Mahavir attained Nirvana.
On the occasion of 2600th birth anniversary of Bhagwan Mahavir, this 5 rupees coin was issued on the on
25th April, 2002. On this occasion another coin in the denomination of 100 rupees, was issued as proof /
uncirculated specimen.
REVERSE:- The reverse of this coin shows an eight sided polygon, symbolizing the “Structure of
Universe” On the top end of this universe structure, a crescent with a dot inside and 3 dots below,
symbolizes the “Siddha Shila”, an abode of infinite Siddhas (meaning one who has achieved perfection )
is shown. Below the “Siddha Shila” the holiest “Swastika” symbol is shown. At the bottom a hand, with a
wheel (Dharma Chakra) on the palm, with the word "Ahimsa" (meaning non-violence) in Devnagari is
shown. The words “BHAGWAN MAHAVIR : 2600 TH JANM KALYANAK” in English on the right
half and in Hindi on the left half of the periphery, are inscribed. The words “Parasparopagraho Jivanam”
in Sanskrit (meaning All life is bound together by mutual support and interdependence ) are shown below
the central design and “2001” – the year of minting at the bottom.
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.
Minted at – Bombay, Noida