2009 - Contemporary Series | Definitive coin

In 2009, the Rs 5 coin was issued of the Contemporary Series of definitive coins, with a Nickel-Brass metal.


After the trial and tested phase of definitive coins, the India Government Mint roll-back to the previous design of 5 Rupees coin. However, the metal composition was changed to Nickel Brass from Copper Nickel and weight was reduced from 9 grams to 6 grams.

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