Obverse
Top भारत Ashoka Lion Capital with सत्यमेव जयते INDIA, Bottom रुपये 5 RUPEES.
Reverse
In the center bust of Mahatma Basaveshwara, all surrounded by महात्मा बसवेश्वर MAHATMA BASAVESHWARA भक्ति - कायक - दासोह - समता, Bottom Mint Mark.
Commemorative Occasion
Issued in honour of Mahatma Basaveshwara, social reformer and founder of the Lingayat movement, recognising his ideals of equality and social justice.
Issuer :
Republic India
Category :
Commemorative
Issue Value : 5 RUPEES / पाँच रुपये
Type :
Circulation
Year :
2006 / Date of
Issue :
23 June 2006,
Circulated on 18 July 2008
Commemorative Title : MAHATMA BASAVESHWARA / महात्मा बसवेश्वर
Mint & Mint Mark : MUMBAI / - Mumbai - Diamond
Metal & Metal Composition : Stainless Steel | 83% Iron, 17% Chromium
