5 Rupees – 125th Birth Anniversary of P.C. Mahalanobis 1893–2018 | Commemorative Coin | 1 Pcs – RCI

Description

Celebrate India’s statistical and academic heritage with the 5 Rupees Commemorative Coin (125th Birth Anniversary of P.C. Mahalanobis). Issued by the Government of India, this coin honors Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis (1893–1972), the renowned statistician, founder of the Indian Statistical Institute, and architect of India’s Second Five‑Year Plan. His pioneering work in statistics and economic planning earned him the title “Father of Modern Statistics in India.”

Minted in cupro‑nickel alloy, the coin features the Ashoka Lion Capitol on the obverse and a portrait of P.C. Mahalanobis with commemorative inscriptions on the reverse. It is a prized collectible for numismatists, statisticians, and admirers of India’s academic and economic planning legacy.