

2010: CHIDAMBARAM SUBRAMANIAM BIRTH CENTENARY
COMMEMORATION :
Chidambaram Subramaniam is best known as the father of Green Revolution, after the success of
his programme, which led to a record production of wheat in 1972. He was the man who ushered
in an era of self-sufficiency in food production in India. He was also a freedom fighter, former
state minister, former Union finance minister and governor of state. He was conferred the India’s
highest civilian award, “Bharat Ratna” in 1998.
In commemoration of his birth centenary celebrations, India issued this 5 rupees coin on 28th
August, 2010,for general circulation. Another coin issued in his honour, in the denomination of
100 rupees, was only issued as proof and uncirculated specimens.
REVERSE:- The reverse of this coin shows the image of ‘Chidambaram Subramaniam’ with the
inscription ‘C. Subramaniam Janma Satabdi’ in Hindi on the left periphery and
“C.SUBRAMANIAM BIRTH CENTENARY” in English on the right periphery. “1910 - 2010”
– his year of birth and the centenary year, 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, Calcutta, Hyderabad, Noida.
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Year: 2010
Metal: Nickel-Brass
Weight: 6 Grams
Size: 23 mm
Shape: Circular
Mints: Bombay( With Mint Mark)-Rare, Without Mint Mark (C), Calcutta(C), Hyderabad(C), Noida(C)