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50 Rupees Golden Jubilee of BHEL
| Issuer | Government of India |
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| Year | 2015 |
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| Weight | 22.5 g |
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| Obverse description | The Lion Capital of Ashoka Pillar, India's national emblem, is depicted centrally in the field, showing three lions atop an abacus adorned with a Dharma Chakra (wheel) and animal figures in relief. The Devanagari legend 'भारत' curves along the left rim and 'INDIA' along the right rim in large raised lettering. Below the emblem, the national motto 'सत्यमेव जयते' (Truth alone triumphs) appears as a secondary legend in Devanagari script. The denomination '₹ 50' is prominently displayed in the lower field in large numerals preceded by the Rupee symbol. |
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| Obverse lettering | भारत INDIA सत्यमेव जयते ₹ 50 (Translation: Truth alone triumphs) |
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BHEL — Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited — was established in 1964 as part of Nehru's broader push to build India's heavy industrial base through state ownership, with the first plant commissioned at Bhopal. The 2015 coin marks fifty years of the enterprise, which by that point had supplied equipment to over 150 power projects across the country. At .500 fineness, this sits at the lower end of Indian commemorative silver coinage — a practical choice given the large quantities typically struck for institutional distribution rather than open-market sale.