

2012 – MOTILAL NEHRU, 150TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION:
Born to an affluent Kashmiri Brahmin family, Motilal Nehru has in many ways not only played a
direct role in India;s freedom struggle, but has also profoundly influenced the political landscape
of the country through his progeny. He practised Law in Allhabad High court. He joined the
Congress Party and twice served as its President. In 1928, Motilal chaired the famous Nehru
Commission of the Congress to demand Dominion status to counter the all-British Simon
Commission that advocated only limited autonomy. His health began to fail between 1929-1931,
a time when his glamorous son Jawaharlal entered politics and took over the Congress
Presidency from him. He breathed his last on 6th Feb'1931.
In commemoration of the 150th Birth Anniversary of Motilal Nehru, this 5 rupees coin was
issued on 05.09.2012, for general circulation. Another coin in the denomination of 150 rupees
was also issued, which will only to be issued in UNC and Proof sets.
REVERSE:- The reverse face of the coin bears the bust of 'Motilal Nehru' in the center, with
inscription "Motilal Nehru ki 150 wi Jayanti" in Devnagri script on the upper periphery and
"150TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF MOTILAL NEHRU" in English on the lower periphery.
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: 2012
Metal: Nickel_Brass
Weight: 6 Grams
Size: 23 mm
Shape: Circular
Mint: Bombay(C), Calcutta(C), Hyderabad(C), Noida(C)