The Rs. 5 Lotus Coin, issued in 2019, is part of the regular circulation series in India. It features a design that prominently showcases a lotus, the national flower of India, symbolizing purity and cultural significance.

General Features

Obverse (Front):

• Design:
  • The Lion Capital of Ashoka (National Emblem of India) is prominently displayed in the center.
  • Below the emblem, the words "सत्यमेव जयते" (Satyameva Jayate, meaning "Truth Alone Triumphs") are inscribed.
• Inscriptions:
  • "भारत" (Bharat) in Hindi on the left.
  • "INDIA" in English on the right.
  • The denomination "₹5" is inscribed at the bottom.

Reverse (Back):

• Design:
  • A lotus flower with detailed petals at the center, symbolizing India's cultural heritage.
• Inscriptions:
  • The year "2019" is inscribed at the bottom.
  • Decorative patterns or floral designs surround the central lotus.

Material Composition

• Metal: Nickel-brass.
• Weight: 6 grams.
• Diameter: 23 mm.
• Shape: Round.

Mint Marks

• A mint mark below the year indicates the mint where the coin was struck:
  • Dot (•): Mumbai Mint.

Significance

• The lotus on the coin represents purity and spiritual awakening, as well as India's rich biodiversity and cultural roots.
• It is a standard circulation coin and not a commemorative issue.