Vintage Indian 5 Rupees Coin – Lion Capital of Ashoka

This is a vintage ₹5 Indian coin showcasing the Lion Capital of Ashoka, which is also India’s national emblem. The coin includes inscriptions in both Hindi and English – “भारत” (Bharat) and “INDIA”, with the denomination marked as “₹5” (पाँच रुपये / FIVE RUPEES). Below the emblem is the national motto “सत्यमेव जयते” (Satyameva Jayate), meaning “Truth Alone Triumphs.” Coins like these were commonly in circulation in the late 20th and early 21st century and are now sought after by collectors for their historical and cultural value.