

2011 – “INDIAN COUNCIL OF MEDICAL RESEARCH CENTENARY”
COMMEMORATION:
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), is the top body in India for the formulation,
coordination and promotion of biomedical research. In 1911, the Government of India set up the
Indian Research Fund Association (IRFA) with the specific objective of sponsoring medical
research in the country. It was renamed as the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) in
1949.
Here research on control and management of communicable diseases, major non-communicable
diseases (like cancer, cardiovascular diseases, blindness, diabetes and other metabolic disorders)
and drug research are being done.
This 5 rupees coin was issued on 15th November, 2011 in commemoration of completion of 100
years of ICMR. The other coin issued in the denomination of 100 rupees is only issued as proof
and uncirculated specimens.
REVERSE:-The face of the coin shows the logo of ICMR inside a circle and "Satabdi Varsh" in
Devnagri and "CENTENARY YEAR" in English on the top and "1911 - 2011" on the bottom of
this circle. The upper half of the periphery is flanked with the words "Bharatiya Ayurbignyan
Anusandhana Parishada" in Devanagri and the lower half of the periphery is flanked with words
"INDIAN COUNCIL OF MEDICAL RESEARCH" in ENGLISH.
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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Return policy : Cancellation charges may apply
Year: Released- 2011, issued- 2012
Metal: Nickel-Brass
Weight: 6 Grams
Size: 23 mm
Shape: Circular
Bombay (C), Calcutta(C), Hyderabad(C), Noida(C)