

2009 -- Dr. RAJENDRA PRASRAD COMMEMORATION :
Dr. Rajendra Prasad was born on 3rd December, 1884 in the village Ziradei, then in the Saran
district of Bihar. After his study Rajendra Prasad served in various educational institutions as a
teacher. Later he practiced law. Afterwards, he left his law work and joined the Congress Party,
playing a prominent role in the Indian Independence Movement. He was the President of Indian
National Congress for two terms. He also served as the president of the Constituent Assembly
that drafted the first constitution of the Republic, After India became an independent republic in
1950, he was elected as the first President of India and held this office from 1950 to 1962. He
was awarded Bharat Ratna, the nation;s highest civilian award in 1962. He passed away on 28th
February, 1963
On the occasion of the 125th year of birth of Dr. Rajendra Prasad, India issued this 5 rupees
commemorative coin on 28th February, 2010, his 47th death anniversary, 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 Dr Rajendra Prasad, with the
inscription “DR RAJENDRA PRASAD 125 BIRTH ANNIVERSARY” in English on the right
half and “DR RAJENDRA PRASAD 125 Wi Jayanthi” in Hindi on the left half of the periphery.
“1884-2009”- his year of birth and the year of 125 birth anniversary is shown below his 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.
Minted at – Bombay(C), Calcutta(C), Hyderabad(C), Noida(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), Noida(C)