This is a 5 Rupees commemorative coin issued by India in 2014 to celebrate the birth centenary of Begum Akhtar, a renowned Indian singer of Ghazal, Dadra, and Thumri genres of Hindustani classical music. Details of the coin: Denomination: 5 Rupees Year of Issue: 2014 Theme: Birth Centenary of Begum Akhtar Metal: Nickel-plated steel Obverse: The face of Begum Akhtar with the inscription "BIRTH CENTENARY OF BEGUM AKHTAR 1914-2014" Reverse: The Lion Capital of Ashoka Pillar with the inscription "भारत INDIA" and the denomination "रुपये 5 RUPEES"