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5 Rupees Income Tax - 150 Years of Building India
| Issuer | Government of India |
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| Year | 2010 |
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| Value | 5 Rupees |
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| Obverse description | Central device features the Lion Capital of Ashoka, the national emblem of India, depicted in relief with three lions visible atop an abacus bearing the Dharma Chakra. Below the emblem, the national motto 'सत्यमेव जयते' (Satyameva Jayate, meaning 'Truth Alone Triumphs') is inscribed in Devanagari script. The denomination numeral '5' appears prominently in the lower field. The legend 'भारत' and 'INDIA' arcs along the left and upper-right periphery respectively, with 'रूपये' and 'RUPEES' flanking the right side in Devanagari and Latin scripts. |
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| Obverse script | Devanagari/Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a right-facing portrait bust of Chanakya, the ancient Indian statesman, economist, and philosopher, occupying the right-center field, rendered in a stylised relief with traditional attire and earring visible. To the left of the portrait, a lotus flower in bloom is depicted, symbolising India. The peripheral legend arcs around the upper portion of the coin reading 'आयकर - भारत निर्माण के १५० वर्ष' in Devanagari and 'INCOME TAX - 150 YEARS OF BUILDING INDIA' in Latin script. Below the portrait, the bilingual inscription 'चाणक्य CHANAKYA' identifies the subject, while the commemorative dates '1860-2010' appear in the lower exergue, marking 150 years of Indian income tax. |
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