5 Rupees – Komagata Maru Incident Centenary Commemoration 1914–2014 | Commemorative Coin | 1 Pcs – RCI

Description

Honor the memory of a pivotal chapter in India’s freedom struggle with the 5 Rupees Commemorative Coin (Komagata Maru Incident Centenary, 2014). Issued by the Government of India, this coin marks the 100th anniversary of the Komagata Maru incident (1914–2014), when a ship carrying Indian immigrants was denied entry into Canada, symbolizing the racial discrimination faced by Indians abroad during colonial times. The incident became a rallying point for India’s nationalist movement, highlighting the demand for dignity, equality, and justice.

Minted in cupro‑nickel alloy, the coin features the Ashoka Lion Capitol on the obverse and a depiction of the Komagata Maru ship with commemorative inscriptions on the reverse. It is a prized collectible for numismatists, historians, and admirers of India’s struggle for justice and equality.