Rs 5 ONGC Commemorative Coin was issued to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Oil and Natural Gas corporation

General Specifications:

• Denomination: ₹5
• Metal Composition: Ferritic Stainless Steel (FSS)
  
  • Composition: 83% Iron, 17% Chromium
• Weight: 6 grams
• Diameter: 23 mm
• Shape: Circular
• Edge: Milled (Reeded)

Design Features:

Obverse:

• Lion Capital of Ashoka Pillar at the center, representing the National Emblem of India.
• The inscription "सत्यमेव जयते" (Satyameva Jayate) below the emblem.
• "भारत" (Bharat) in Hindi and "INDIA" in English appear on the left and right sides of the emblem, respectively.
• The denomination ₹5 below.

Reverse:

• Features the ONGC logo in the center.
• The legend "तेल और प्राकृतिक गैस निगम" (Tel aur Prakritik Gas Nigam) in Hindi and "OIL AND NATURAL GAS CORPORATION" in English.
• The years 1956-2006, marking 50 years since ONGC's establishment.

Historical Significance:

The coin marks the golden jubilee of ONGC, highlighting its critical role in India's energy sector and contribution to the nation's self-reliance in oil and gas production.