India 5 rupees Mahavir Janma Kalyanak Birth Buddhism PR64 PCGS CuNi coin 2001

Issued by India in 2001, this commemorative 5 Rupees copper-nickel coin marks the Mahavir Janma Kalyanak, celebrating the birth of Lord Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. Certified PR64 Deep Cameo by PCGS, this Proof issue honors one of India’s most influential spiritual teachers, whose message of non-violence, truth, compassion, and self-discipline has guided generations for more than two millennia. The coin commemorates the enduring religious and cultural significance of Mahavira’s teachings.

The obverse features a symbolic Jain design centered on an upright emblem containing a swastika, an important sacred symbol in Jain tradition representing spiritual well-being and the cycle of existence. Beneath it appears the raised open palm bearing the Dharma Chakra, symbolizing non-violence and protection. The design is surrounded by bilingual inscriptions referencing “Bhagwan Mahavir” and “Janma Kalyanak,” together with the year 2001. The reverse displays the Lion Capital of Ashoka, India’s national emblem, above the denomination “5 RUPEES.” The country name appears in English and Hindi, accompanied by the national motto below the emblem. The mirrored fields and frosted devices create a striking Deep Cameo contrast.

Struck in copper-nickel with Proof quality and certified PCGS PR64DCAM, this coin is a meaningful tribute to Jain philosophy and Indian spiritual heritage. An excellent addition for collectors of religious commemoratives, Indian history, and certified world coinage.

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