India 5 rupees Madan Mphan Malaviya PL66 PCGS NiBrass coin 2011

Issued by India in 2011, this commemorative 5 Rupees coin honors Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of his birth. Certified PL66 by PCGS, this nickel-brass issue celebrates one of India’s most respected educators, freedom activists, and social reformers. Malaviya is best known as the founder of Banaras Hindu University and for his lifelong dedication to education, national development, and public service.

The obverse features a detailed portrait of Madan Mohan Malaviya wearing his characteristic traditional cap and attire. Encircling the portrait are bilingual inscriptions commemorating the “150th Birth Anniversary of Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya,” together with the dates “1861–2011.” The design is framed by a raised border that highlights the coin’s attractive Prooflike surfaces. The reverse displays the Lion Capital of Ashoka, India’s national emblem, positioned above the denomination “₹5.” The country name appears in both English and Hindi, while the national motto below the emblem adds further detail to the design. The reflective fields and sharp strike emphasize the quality of this commemorative issue.

Struck in nickel-brass and certified PCGS PL66, this coin is a fitting tribute to one of modern India’s most influential educational and political leaders. An excellent addition for collectors of Indian commemoratives, historical figures, educational heritage, and certified world coinage.

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