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5 Rupees - Mule, Nickel brass Coin

Republic India Coins2011-2017

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5 Rupees - Mule, Nickel brass Coin — Obverse

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Obverse of 5 Rupees - mule (2011-2017, Nickel brass)

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Collector data sheet

Physical specifications

NM-075779

Metal: Nickel brass
Weight: 6 g
Diameter: 23 mm
Shape: Circular
Edge Type: Plain / unlisted
Reference Catalog No.: NM-075779
Variety / Classification

Denomination	5 Rupees
Ruler / Issuer	Government of India
Mint	Kolkata / Calcutta; Noida; Mumbai / Bombay
Rarity	Common
Estimated Price Range	₹20 – ₹150
Era	Republic India Coins

Historical orientation

This coin in its time

Dates are contextual and approximate; the highlighted entry is the catalogue issue period.

India context1950

Republic of India

The new republic adopted national emblems and a distinctly Indian coinage identity.

India context1957

Decimalisation

One rupee became 100 naye paise, simplifying the inherited monetary structure.

World context20th–21st century

Modern commemorative coinage

Circulating and collector issues mark national figures, institutions, and milestones.

This specimen2011-2017

This coin’s issue period

Government of India is the catalogue attribution for this specimen.

Overview & History

This 5 Rupees coin in nickel brass, dated 2011-2017 forms part of the Republic India Coins coinage tradition. It was issued under Government of India and is attributed to the Kolkata / Calcutta; Noida; Mumbai / Bombay mint. Its recorded design notes describe Obverse of 5 Rupees - mule (2011-2017, Nickel brass) The reverse is described as Reverse of 5 Rupees - mule (2011-2017, Nickel brass). This coin is documented in numismatic records as a Mule variety, struck with an unintended die pairing. The entry is retained in the Gullaq catalogue to support identification, comparison, and specialist research.