The 2004 ₹5 coin from Hyderabad Mint is part of India’s modern circulation coinage and is commonly collected by beginners, mint-collection enthusiasts, and denomination set builders. Though not rare, it holds importance due to its mint mark identification and role in post-2000 Indian coinage.
🪙 Basic Details
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Denomination: ₹5 (Five Rupees)
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Year of Issue: 2004
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Mint: Hyderabad Mint
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Mint Mark: ⭐ Star (★) below the year
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Metal Composition: Copper-Nickel (Cu-Ni)
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Shape: Round
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Weight: Approx. 9 grams
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Diameter: Approx. 23 mm
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Edge: Security edge (reeded / patterned)
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Alignment: Medal alignment
🎨 Design Description
Obverse (Front)
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Lion Capital of Ashoka in the center
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Legend: सत्यमेव जयते below the emblem
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Country name: भारत INDIA
Reverse (Back)
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Denomination: ₹5 / FIVE RUPEES
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Year: 2004
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Hyderabad Mint Star (★) below the date
🏭 About Hyderabad Mint (HYD)
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One of India’s oldest mints
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Known for using ★ (star) mint mark
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Produces circulation coins and commemorative issues
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Coins from Hyderabad Mint are actively tracked by collectors for mint-wise sets
💰 Market Value (Approx. 2025)
| Condition | Value (₹) |
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| Circulated | 1000 – 2000 |
| Very Fine (VF) | 2500 – 3000 |
| Uncirculated (UNC) | – 4500 |
| Mint Set / Brilliant UNC | Higher premium |
🔎 Value depends on condition, luster, scratches, and collector demand.
⭐ Collector Interest
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Ideal for mint mark collections
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Common but desirable in UNC condition
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Frequently included in:
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Year sets (2004 coins)
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Mint-wise Indian coin collections
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₹5 denomination type sets
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📚 Numismatic Notes
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Copper-Nickel ₹5 coins were gradually phased out after mid-2000s
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Replaced later by stainless steel and bimetallic coins
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2004 issues represent the last phase of Cu-Ni circulation coins
