2013 Acharya Tulsi Birth Centenary Two-Coin Proof Set – ₹20 and ₹5 | Mumbai Mint

2013 Acharya Tulsi Birth Centenary Two-Coin Proof Set – ₹20 and ₹5 | Mumbai Mint

An official Indian commemorative proof coin set issued to mark the birth centenary of Acharya Tulsi (1914–2013), the distinguished Jain monk, spiritual leader and social reformer known for his contributions to Jain philosophy, non-violence and ethical living.

This special two-coin set comprises a ₹20 commemorative coin and a ₹5 coin. Both coins feature the portrait of Acharya Tulsi on the reverse, with the inscription “Acharya Tulsi Birth Centenary” and the dates 1914–2013. The obverse displays the Ashoka Lion Capital and the respective denomination.

The ₹20 coin is struck in a 50% silver quaternary alloy and weighs 30 grams, while the ₹5 coin is made of nickel brass and weighs 6 grams. Produced at the Mumbai Mint, this proof set is an appealing collectible for enthusiasts of Indian commemorative coins, Jain heritage, religious history and modern Indian numismatics.

Year: 2013

Commemorative occasion: Birth Centenary of Acharya Tulsi

Denominations: ₹20 and ₹5

Set type: Two-coin proof set

Mint: Mumbai

₹20 coin composition: 50% silver, 40% copper, 5% nickel and 5% zinc

₹20 coin weight: 30 g

₹5 coin composition: Nickel brass

₹5 coin weight: 6 g

Packaging: Original mint packaging