The newly launched Indian definitive 5 Rupees coin is now out in circulation.
Its a nickel-brass coin and it resembles km#154.2 in design but is a lot lighter.
Brass is probably never used in Indian coins since 1971 and so its an unique and welcome change.
The reason for reverting back to the old 5 Rupee design is probably complaints from several quarters about unrecognizablity of km#330 by blind people due to ultra low relief devices. Sadly the strike quality of these new coins are too lackluster like its predecessor.
Thought everyone would like to know.
Its a nickel-brass coin and it resembles km#154.2 in design but is a lot lighter.
Brass is probably never used in Indian coins since 1971 and so its an unique and welcome change.
The reason for reverting back to the old 5 Rupee design is probably complaints from several quarters about unrecognizablity of km#330 by blind people due to ultra low relief devices. Sadly the strike quality of these new coins are too lackluster like its predecessor.
Thought everyone would like to know.