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Lot #685: India 2001 Five Rupees

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The 2001 5 Rupees coin is a heavy-duty piece of modern Indian history. Often referred to as the "fat" five-rupee coin due to its unusual thickness, it was the standard high-denomination coin in India before inflation led to lighter, bimetallic versions. Obverse: Features the Lion Capital of Ashoka, the national emblem of India: Four Asiatic lions standing back to back, symbolizing power, courage, pride, and confidence. The Motto: Inscribed below in Devanagari script is सतयमव जयत ("Satyameva Jayate") ("Truth Alone Triumphs"). Lettering: भरत (Bharat) on the left and INDIA on the right. Reverse: The Denomination "5 RUPEES" is centered in large numerals, flanked by stylized lotus stalks or floral designs. Lettering: रपय (Rupees in Hindi) and RUPEES in Latin script. The Date: 2001 is at the bottom, with a mint mark below it. Thickness: 3.0 mm (Extremely Thick). Security Edge (a grooved pattern designed to prevent shaving off the metal). Dimensions: Copper-Nickel 23 mm 9 g. Pickup category timeslot {A}

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Sun, September 27 2026 Category A: 08:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Pickup Location:  Old Lakeview Avenue, Ottawa, ON, K1M 0T1 View Map (opens in new window)


Bidding Starts:

Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM UTC

Bidding Ends:

Thursday, September 24, 2026 between 12:30 AM and 4:15 AM

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