

2009 -- 60 YEARS OF THE COMMONWEALTH COMMEMORATION ISSUE :
The “Commonwealth of Nations”, previously known as the “British Commonwealth”, is an
intergovernmental organization of fifty-four independent member states. In April 1949,
following the “London Declaration”, the word "British" was dropped from the title of the
Commonwealth and Queen Elizabeth II became the Head of the Commonwealth. India joined
The Commonwealth of Nations in 1950 after it became a Republic.
On the occasion of the 60th Anniversary of the Commonwealth, India issued this 5 rupees
commemorative coin on 3rd October, 2009, 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 "PARLIAMENT OF INDIA; with the
inscription "Rashtramandal Ke 60 Varsh" in Hindi, on the left periphery and "60 YEARS OF
THE COMMONWEALTH" in English on the right periphery and Year "2009"— the year of
issue, below the image of Parliament of India.
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(C), Calcutta(C), Hyderabad(C)
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Year: 2009
Metal: Nickel-Brass
Weight: 6 Grams
Size: 23 mm
Shape: Circular
Mints: Bombay(C), Calcutta(C), Hyderabad(C)