Mumbai, Jan 10 (PTI) The RBI will shortly come out with coins of Rs 5 denomination to commemorate the centenary year of the Indian Council of Medical Research. In a statement, the Reserve bank said the coins will be circular in size with a diameter of 23 millimetres and made of nickel brass. On one side, the coin shall bear the Lion Capital of Asoka Pillar and the denominational value of Rs 5. On the other side of the coin, the name of the Indian Council Medical Research will be mentioned. The existing coins of Rs 5 denomination will continue to be legal tender, the apex bank said.
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