Description
Celebrate India’s spiritual heritage with the 5 Rupees Commemorative Coin (Saint Alphonsa Birth Centenary, 2009). Issued by the Government of India, this coin honors Saint Alphonsa (1910–1946), the first woman of Indian origin to be canonized as a saint by the Catholic Church. Known for her humility, devotion, and life of sacrifice, she remains an enduring symbol of faith and compassion.
Minted in cupro‑nickel alloy, the coin features the Ashoka Lion Capitol on the obverse and a portrait of Saint Alphonsa with commemorative inscriptions on the reverse. It is a prized collectible for numismatists, spiritual seekers, and admirers of India’s religious history.

























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