Rs.5 Biju Patnaik Birth Centenary Commemorative Coin

🇮🇳 2016 India – ₹5 | 6.00 g | 23 mm | Nickel-Brass | UNC | Mint: Kolkata | Limited Mintage

Packed in NUMISMATE’s cost-effective blister packaging, ensuring lasting protection and an attractive display for collectors. Issued by the Government of India to commemorate the birth centenary of Biju Patnaik (1916–1997), an iconic freedom fighter, aviator, and former Chief Minister of Odisha.

The obverse features the Lion Capital of Ashoka with the denomination below and legend “भारत / INDIA” and “सत्यमेव जयते”. The reverse depicts a detailed portrait of Biju Patnaik with the inscription “BIJU PATNAIK BIRTH CENTENARY 1916–2016”.