

2013 – MAULANA ABDUL KALAM AZAD, 125TH BIRTH ANNIVERSARY
COMMEMORATION:
-Abul Kalam Muhiyuddin Ahmed Azad (11th November 1888 – 22nd
February 1958) was an Indian scholar and a senior political leader of the Indian independence
movement. He was one of the most prominent Muslim leaders, who opposed the partition of
India. Following India's independence, he became the first Minister of Education in the Indian
government. In 1992 he was posthumously awarded India's highest civilian award, the ‘Bharat
Ratna’.This 5 rupees commemorative coin was released on 11th November 2013, for circulation.
The other coin issued in the denomination of 20 rupees is only issued for inclusion in proof /
UNC sets.
REVERSE:- The reverse of this coin shows the bust of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad in the center.
Below Maulana;s bust, the number ‘1888 – 1958’ is inscribed, showing his year of birth and
death. The coin has inscription "125th Birth Anniversary of Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad" in
Hindi and 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(C), Calcutta(C), Noida(C), Hyderabad(C)
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Year-2014
Metal: Nickel Brass
Weight: 6 Gms
Size: 23 mm
Shape: Circular
Mint: Bombay(C), Calcutta(C), Hyderabad(C), Noida(C)