

2006 -- GOLDEN JUBILEE CELEBRATION OF ONGC COMMEMORATION ISSUE: HYDERBAD MINT
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) is a state-owned oil and gas company in
India. It contributes 77% of India's crude oil production and 81% of India's natural gas
production. It is the highest profit making corporation in India. It was set up as a commission on
14th August, 1956. ONGC is Asia's largest and most active company involved in exploration and
production of oil. It produces about 30% of India's crude oil requirement. ONGC Videsh is the
international arm of ONGC and has made major investments in Vietnam, Sakhalin and Sudan.
In commemoration of Golden Jubilee of O.N.G.C., India issued this 5 rupees coin in 2006, for
general circulation. On this occasion another coin in the denomination of 50 rupees, was issued
as proof / uncirculated specimen.
REVERSE:- The reverse of this coin shows the number"50" in the centre which denotes golden
jubilee celebration of "ONGC". The logo of "Oil and Natural Gas Corporation" is shown inside
the number “0” of the number"50". On the top of the number "50" is the letters ‘OnGC' and just
on the bottom of the number is the year "1956-2006"— the span of 50 years. The central design
has some floral design on its left and right side. The words "CELEBRATING INDIA" in English
is written on the top periphery and the words "Utshavrat Bharat" in Hindi is written on the
bottom periphery, of the coin.
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 – Calcutta, Hyderabad
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Year: 2006
Metal: Ferratic Stainless Steel
Weight: 6 Grams
Size: 23mm
Shape: Circular
Mint: Calcutta(C), Hyderabad(C)