The ₹5/- FSS Dandi March Commemorative Coin was issued by the Reserve Bank of India to honor the historic Dandi March led by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930. Below are the key details of this coin:
General Specifications:
Denomination: ₹5
Metal Composition: FSS
Copper: 75%
Nickel: 25%
Weight: 9 grams
Diameter: 23 mm
Shape: Circular
Edge: Milled
Design Features:
Obverse:
Features the Lion Capital of Ashoka Pillar, the national emblem of India, in the center.
The legend "सत्यमेव जयते" (Satyameva Jayate) below the emblem.
The denomination "₹5" below the legend.
The name "भारत" (Bharat) in Hindi and "INDIA" in English on either side of the emblem.
Reverse:
A depiction of Mahatma Gandhi leading the Dandi March with a staff in hand.
The legend "डांडी मार्च" (Dandi March) in Hindi and "DANDI MARCH" in English.
The year 1930 on the left and the year of issue on the right, e.g., 1997 for some editions.
FSS (Ferritic Stainless Steel) Variant:
In later years, some ₹5 coins, including commemorative issues, were also minted in Ferritic Stainless Steel (FSS) with similar designs, but these variants are distinguishable by their silver-gray appearance and lighter weight (6 grams compared to 9 grams for Copper-Nickel).
Historical Significance:
The coin commemorates the Salt Satyagraha or Dandi March, a pivotal moment in India's struggle for independence, where Mahatma Gandhi and his followers walked 240 miles to protest the British salt tax.
