Coins of INDIA: August 2011

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

1947, (King George VI)

Year of issue – 1947

Specifications
Weight- 180 grains
Metal composition- 165 grains of pure silver and 15 grains of alloy
Diameter –1.1”
Shape - Circular
Edge – milled
Obv - effigy of the then king or queen of United Kingdom

Rev – Value in English, Hindi and Persian with a stalking tiger.

Metal composition – Pure Nickel

1940 - 1945, (King George VI)

Metal composition - quaternary alloy ( 50% silver,40% copper, 5% Nickel and 5% Zinc)

Edge – Security

Years of issue – 1940 to 1945

Pure Nickel Rupee:

Due to the rise of price of silver after the end of World war II, the Government decided to issue rupee and other Quaternary Silver coins, in pure Nickel.

Specifications
Weight- 180 grains
Metal composition- 165 grains of pure silver and 15 grains of alloy
Diameter – 1.3”
Shape - Circular
Edge – milled
Obv - effigy of the then king or queen of United Kingdom
Rev – Value of the coin

1937 - 1939, (King George VI)

Obv – Crowned head of King George VI with the legend “GEORGE VI KING EMPEROR”

Years of Issue – 1938, 1939

Quaternary Silver Rupee:

The 2^nd World War started in 1939. Due to the war the price of silver rose high. The metal value of the silver rupee coin surpassed its face value. Hence the Government decided to issue rupee and other Standard Silver coins in quaternary alloy.

1911 - 1936, (King George V)

Obv – Crowned head of King George V with the legend “GEORGE V KING EMPEROR”

Rev – Coin value in English and Persian with date surrounded with a floral design.

King George VI was coroneted in 1937. Rupee coins were issued bearing his effigy from 1938.

Specifications
Weight- 180 grains
Metal composition- 165 grains of pure silver and 15 grains of alloy
Diameter – 1.3”
Shape - Circular
Edge – milled
Obv - effigy of the then king or queen of United Kingdom
Rev – Value of the coin

1901 - 1910, (King Edward VII)

Obv – Uncrowned head of King Edward VII with the legend “EDWARD VII KING & EMPEROR”

Rev – Crown of the king, coin value in English and Persian and a floral design.

King George Variable was coroneted on 22^nd June, 1911 after the death of his father King Edward VII. Rupee coins were issued bearing his effigy from 1911 to 1922. No rupee coin was issued from 1923 to 1936.

Specifications
Weight- 180 grains
Metal composition- 165 grains of pure silver and 15 grains of alloy
Diameter – 1.3”
Shape - Circular
Edge – milled
Obv - effigy of the then king or queen of United Kingdom
Rev – Value of the coin

1877 - 1901, (Victoria Empress)

Obv - Crowned bust of Victoria Empress with the legend “VICTORIA EMPRESS”

1862 - 1876, (Queen Victoria, Crowned head)

Obv - Crowned bust of Queen Victoria in place of uncrowned head design of the earlier issues with the divided legend “VICTORIA QUEEN”

Rev – Value of the coin in English only. Legend “EAST INDIA COMPANY” removed

On 1.1.1877 Queen Victoria assumed the title of “Empress of India”. Hence the inscription on the Rupee and other coins was changed from “Victoria Queen” to “Victoria Empress”.

1840 - 1861, (Second issue) (Queen Victoria – Divided Legend)

Obv - Uncrowned head of Queen Victoria with the divided legend “VICTORIA QUEEN”

Specifications
Weight- 180 grains
Metal composition- 165 grains of pure silver and 15 grains of alloy
Diameter – 1.3” to 1.2”
Shape - Circular
Edge – milled
Obv - effigy of the then king or queen of United Kingdom
Rev – Value of the coin

After the Indian mutiny in 1857, the administration of India was transferred from East India Company to a Council of state under British crown. In the year 1858 Victoria was proclaimed as the queen of Great Britain and colonies.

1840, (First issue) (Queen Victoria – Continuous Legend)

Obv – Uncrowned head of Queen Victoria with the continuous legend “VICTORIA QUEEN”

1835 – 1840 (King William IIII)

Obverse

Reverse

Specifications

Weight- 180 grains

Metal composition- 165 grains of pure silver and 15 grains of alloy

Diameter – 1.3”

Shape - Circular

Edge – milled

Obv - effigy of the then king or queen of United Kingdom

Rev – Value of the coin

Obv - Head of William IV with the legend “WILLIAM IIII KING”

Rev – Value of the coin in English and Persian with the legend “EAST INDIA COMPANY”

Tuesday, August 9, 2011

1/4 RUPEE 1862 TO 1930

India 1/4, 1/2, and 1 Rupee 1862 to 1947

The coin in our picture is one of the earlier versions. Later coins changed monarchs (India was British until 1947) and reverse designs, but the basic coin was the same all the way from 1862 to 1947. You will see coins in this series as follows:

1/4, 1/2, and 1 rupee
Victoria Empress
Victoria Queen
Edward King and Emperor
George King and Emperor
various designs on the reverse

This appraisal page covers all these variations for silver coins between 1862 and 1947.

The listings below give approximate catalog values in US dollars. There are variations in these coins that we do not cover because it is beyond the scope of the CoinQuest forum. If you get interested in collecting these coins, use other reference material to understand variations. The values below are *ballpark* estimates for all dates and variations. Use our Important Terminology page (link at uppe left) to convert these catalog values to actual buy and sell values.

2010 -- RESERVE BANK OF INDIA PLATINUM JUBILEE COMMEMORATION ISSUE:

The RBI ( Reserve Bank of India) was established in India on 1^st April, 1935. It regulates the issue of bank notes, keeps reserves with a view to securing monetary stability in India and operates the currency and credit system in the best interests of the country. The Central Office of the Reserve Bank was initially established in Kolkata, but was permanently moved to Mumbai in 1937.

To commemorate the Platinum Jubilee of establishment of RBI in 2010, India issued this 5 rupees coin on 1^st April, 2010, for general circulation. Out of the other 4 coins issued on the same occasion, the 1 rupee, 2 rupees and the 10 rupees coins were issued for general circulation and the coin, in the denomination of 75 rupees, was issued as proof / uncirculated specimen.

Specifications

Year of issue – 2010

Obv – The obverse of this coin shows the image of the emblem of Reserve Bank of India, namely Palm Tree and Tiger with inscription "Bharatiya Reserve Bank" in Hindi, on the left periphery and "RESERVE BANK OF INDIA" in English on the right periphery. The words "PLATINUM JUBILEE" in both Hindi and English along with year "1935-2010" is also inscribed below the emblem.

2004 – 150 YRS INDIAN POST COMMEMORATION COIN

The first Postage Stamp of India, for use in the entire country, was issued in 1854. To commemorate the 150^th anniversary of this event a 1 rupee commemorative coin was issued on 4^th October,2004. The other coin issued in this theme, in the denomination of 100 rupees, was only issued as proof and uncirculated specimens.

Specifications

Year of issue – 2004

Obv -- The obverse of this coin shows postage stamp with the logo of India Post, the legend ”INDIA POST”, “150” and “YEARS” in English. It also shows “2004” -- the year of issue, and “Bharatiya Dak” , and “Varsh” in Hindi.

Minted at – Kolkata

2003 – VEER DURGA DASS COMMEMORATION COIN

Durgadas was a Rajput. He was appointed in the army of Maharaja Jaswant Singh, the ruler of Marwar. The moghuls occupied Marwar after the death of Jaswant Singh. Durgadas fought with the Moghuls and was successful in winning over the Moghul forces & proclaiming Jaswant Singh’s son Ajit Singh as Maharaja of Jodhpur. Durgadas passed away on 22nd November 1718, at the age of 81 years.

A 1 rupee commemorative coin was issued for general circulation in his commemoration. The other coins issued in this theme, in the denomination of 10 rupees and 100 rupees, were only issued as proof and uncirculated specimens.

Specifications

Year of issue – 2003

Obv -- The obverse of this coin shows the effigy of Veer Durga Dass with a spear in his right hand, a sword in his left hand and with the legend “VEER DURGA DASS” in both English and Hindi. It also shows ‘2003’— the year of issue and ‘1638 – 1718’ his years of birth and death.

Minted at – Mumbai , Hyderabad

2003 – MAHARANA PRATAP COMMEMORATION

Maharana Pratap (May 9, 1540 – January 29, 1597) was a Hindu ruler of Mewar, a state in north-western India. In 1568, during the reign of Udai Singh II, Chittor was conquered by the Mughal emperor Akbar. Maharana Pratap never accepted Akbar as ruler of India, and fought against Akbar all his life to free Chittor fort, his ancestral home, from Mughal occupation. On June 21, 1576 he fought with the army of Akbar at Haldighati, Seeing that the battle was lost, Pratap fled, and escaped to the hills. His one attempt at open confrontation having thus failed, Pratap resumed the tactics of guerilla warfare. He died on January 29, 1597. Maharana Pratap has always been held in great esteem in India and was projected as a model of patriotism and freedom struggle against the Mughal rule in India.

A 1 rupee commemorative coin was issued to commemorate him. The other coins issued in this theme, in the denomination of 10 rupees and 100 rupees, were only issued as proof and uncirculated specimens.

Specifications

Year of issue – 2003

Obv -- The obverse of this coin shows the effigy of Maharana Pratap with the legend “MAHARANA PRATAP” in both English and Hindi. It also shows ‘2003’—the year of issue and ‘1540 – 1597’ his years of birth and death.

Minted at -- Mumbai , Hyderabad

2002 – LOK NAYAK JAYAPRAKASH NARAYAN CENTENARY COMMEMORATION

Jay Prakash Narayan, popularly known as JP, is well known for leading the opposition against Indira Gandhi. He had called for a “Sampurna Kranti” ( a total revolution ) in Bihar. It was under his guidance that the Janata party came into power for the first time after the emergency had been revoked. He passed away in October 1979. In his honour a 1 rupee commemorative coin was issued for general circulation. The other coins issued in this theme, in the denomination of 10 rupees and 100 rupees, were only issued as proof and uncirculated specimens.

Specifications

Year of issue – 2002

Obv -- The obverse of this coin shows the effigy of Jaya Prakash Narayan. It also shows “2002” -- the year of issue, the legend “LOK NAYAK JAYAPRAKASH NARAYAN CENTENARY” in both English and Hindi and “Janmasati” in Hindi.

Minted at – Kolkata, Mumbai , Hyderabad

1999 – SAINT DNYANESHWAR COMMEMORATION

Dnyaneshwar (1274–1296) was a 13th century Maharashtran saint , poet, philosopher and yogi of the Nath tradition whose works Bhavartha deepika teeka and Amrutanubhav are considered to be milestones in Marathi literature.A 1 rupee commemorative coin was issued for general circulation. The other coins issued in this theme, in the denomination of 100 rupees, were only issued as proof and uncirculated specimens.

Specifications

Year of issue – 1999

Obv -- The obverse of this coin shows “1999” -- the year of issue, and the legend “SAINT DNYANESHWAR 1274 – 1296” in both English and Hindi.

Minted at – Kolkata, Mumbai , Noida

1997 – CELLULAR JAIL COMMEMORATION

After the first war of independence of 1857 was crushed, many rebels were deported for life to the Andaman Islands by the British. These remote islands were considered to be a suitable place to punish the rebels. As the number of prisoners being sent to the Andaman started growing and the need for a high-security prison was felt, a jail was constructed between 1896 and 1906,

The jail building had seven wings with a central tower. Each of the seven wings had three stories upon completion. There were a total of 698 cells. Each cell was 4.5 meters x 2.7 meters in size with a ventilator located at a height of three meters. The name, "cellular jail" is derived from the solitary cells which prevented any prisoner from communicating with any other.

Two out of the seven wings of the Jail were demolished during the Japanese occupation of the Andaman islands in 1942. Another two wings of the jail were demolished after India achieved its independence. This led to protests from several former prisoners and political leaders. As a result, the remaining three wings and the central tower were converted into a National Memorial in 1969.

The Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital was set up in the premises of the Cellular Jail in 1963. It is now a 500-bed hospital with about 40 doctors serving the local population. On the occasion of India's 50th anniversary of independence in 1997, a 1 rupee commemorative coin on the theme ‘CELLULAR JAIL’ was issued.

Specifications

Year of issue – 1997

Edge – Plain

Obv -- The obverse of this coin shows a view of Cellulr Jail, “1997” -- the year of issue, and the legend “CELLULAR JAIL” & “PORT BLAIR” both in English and Hindi.

Minted at – Kolkata, Mumbai , Hyderabad

1995 – 8TH WORLD TAMIL CONFERENCE ( SAINT THIRUVALLUVAR ) COMMEMORATION

The International Association of Tamil Research (IATR) was founded in 1964. The IATR has been organizing conferences and seminars of Tamil studies at an interval of 4 years in countries like India,Sri Lanka, France, Maldives, Mauritius and Malaysia which has a sizable Tamil speaking population.

To commemorate the 8^th international conference seminar on Tamil studies, held at Thanjuvar (Tamil Nadu) from 1^st to 5^th January 1995, India issued a 1 rupee commemorative coin in FSS. The other coin issued for general circulation, were in the denomination of 2 rupees and 5 rupees and were in cupro nickel.

Specifications

Year of issue – 1995

Obv --. The obverse of this coin shows the saint poet THIRUVALLUVAR seated on a low stool in a writing position with the inscription “1995” -- the year of issue, “8TH WORLD TAMIL CONFERENCE” in English, “SAINT THIRUVALLUVAR” in both English and Hindi, “8 Wi Viswa Tamil Sammelan” in Hindi.

Edge – milled or plain

Minted at – Mumbai , Hyderabad , Noida

1994 – INTERNATIONALYEAR OF THE FAMILY ISSUE

As per the decision taken in the U.N. General Assembly, the year 1994 was declared as the INTERNATIONA YEAR OF THE FAMILY. A 1 rupee coin was issued on 27^th December 1994 to highlight the increased awareness of family issues in a society. This coin is the first 1 rupee commemorative coin issued in FSS.

Specifications

Year of issue – 1994

Weight – 4.85 grams

Metal composition - FSS

Diameter – 25 mm

Shape - Circular

Edge – milled

Obv - The obverse of this coin shows a stylized central design of a close knit family, consisting of a child with his parents and grand parents. It also shows “1994” -- the year of issue, the legend “INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE FAMILY” in English and “Antarashtriya Pariwar Barsha” in Hindi.

Minted at – Kolkata, Mumbai

1993 – QUIT INDIA MOVEMENT : GOLDEN JUBILEE COMMEMORATION

In 1942, All India Congress Committee adopted ‘Quit India’ resolution, which demanded the withdrawal of British Power from India. A mass movement was started with the leadership of Gandhiji.

The 50^th Anniversary of “Quit India Movement “ was observed all over the country throughout the year 1992. A 1 rupee commemorative coin was issued for general circulation on 12^th July 1993 to mark the completion of the Anniversary Year. The other coins issued in this theme, in the denomination of 10 rupees, 50 rupees and 100 rupees, were only issued as proof and uncirculated specimens.

Specifications

Year of issue – 1993

Obv -- The obverse of this coin shows the ‘Martyrs’ Memorial’, captioned ‘Seven Freedom Fighters’ installed outside the Bihar State Secretariat Building at Patna. The inscription “QUIT INDIA MOVEMENT : GOLDEN JUBILEE” in both English and Hindi with the 50 years span ’1942-1992’ shown below the memorial.

Minted at – Kolkata, Mumbai , Hyderabad

1993 – 89TH INTER PARLIAMENTARY UNION CONFERENCE COMMEMORATION

With the aim of fostering contacts, co-ordination and exchange of experience among Parliaments and Parliamentarians of all countries the IPU was established in the year 1889.

The 89^th conference of IPU, held at New Delhi from 12^th to 17^th April 1993. To commemorate this event, a 1 rupee coin was issued on 11^th April 1993.

Specifications

Year of issue – 1993

Obv -- The obverse of this coin features the Parliament House in New Delhi, with the logo of the IPU below it. It also shows “1993” -- the year of issue, the legend “89^TH INTER PARLIAMENTARY UNION CONFERENCE” in English and “89 Wan Antar Sansadiya Sangha Sammelan” in Hindi.

Minted at – Mumbai

1992 – FOOD & NUTRITION ( 12th WORLD FOOD DAY ) ISSUE1992 – FOOD & NUTRITION ( 12th WORLD FOOD DAY ) ISSUE

In commemoration of the 12^th World Food Day in 1992, India issued a 1 rupee commemorative coin on 16^th October,1992 with the theme “FOOD AND NUTRITION”. It highlights the importance of nourishing food for the health and well being of people.

Specifications

Year of issue – 1992

Obv -- The obverse of this coin shows a sheaf of paddy, a fish, a glass of milk, some fruits and vegetables. It also shows the FAO emblem, “1992” – the year of issue, the legend “FOOD AND NUTRITION”, “WORLD FOOD DAY” in English and “Khadya Ebam Poshakata”, “Viswa Khadya Diwas” in Hindi.

Minted at – Kolkata

1992 – RAJIV GANDHI COMMEMORATION COIN

Rajiv Gandhi (20 August 1944 – 21 May 1991), was the elder son of Indira Gandhi. After the assassination of his mother, Mrs. Indira Gandhi, the prime minister of India on 31^st October, 1984, Rajiv was nominated as the 9th Prime Minister of India. He own the elections held in Dec’84 with overwhelming majority and became the youngest Prime Minister of India when he took office (at the age of 40).

In 1986He founded the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya System, created MTNL and his public call offices, better known as PCOs, helped spread telephones in rural areas.

He was assassinated by a bomb blast done by the L.T.T.E. extremists at a meeting at Sriperambudur (Tamilnadu) on 21^st may 1991. India paid her homage to this departed leader by issuing this 1 rupee commemorative coin on 21^st May 1992 – the first anniversary of his death. He was posthumously awarded the Highest National Award of India, Bharat Ratna.

Specifications

Year of issue – 1991

Obv – Shows the effigy of Rajiv Gandhi with the legend “RAJIV GANDHI” in both English and Hindi and “1944 – 1991” – his years of birth and death.

Minted at – Mumbai, Hyderabad , Noida

1991– TOURISM YEAR ISSUE

With an aim of boosting tourism in India, the year “1991” was designated as “TOURISM YEAR” – a year to be devoted for the development of tourism in the country. To commemorate this, a 1 rupee coin was issued on 25.12.1991 for general circulation. The other coins issued in this theme, in the denomination of 2 rupees and 5 rupees, were only issued as proof and uncirculated specimens.

Specifications

Year of issue – 1991

Obv – Shows a stylized peacock ( the national bird of India ) with the legend “TOURISM YEAR” and ‘1991’-- the year of issue in English and “Paryatan varsha” in Hindi.

Minted at – Mumbai, Hyderabad

1991 – COMMON WEALTH PARLIAMENTARY CONFERENCE COMMEMORATION COIN

The ‘Commonwealth Parliamentary Association’ was founded in 1911. It is an association of parliaments and provincial legislature of Commonwealth countries and it aims at promoting understanding and co-operation among the Commonwealth parliamentarians. Its meeting is held in alternate years at the capital of one of the member countries.

The 37^th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference was held in New Delhi from 23^rd to 28^th September, 1991. To commemorate this event, India issued a 1 rupee commemorative coin on 21^st September, 1991. The other coins issued in this theme, in the denomination of 5 rupees and 10 rupees, were only issued as proof and uncirculated specimens.

Specifications

Year of issue – 1991

Obv -- The obverse of this coin shows the Parliament House in New Delhi with the inscription ‘COMMONWEALTH PARLIAMENTARY CONFERENCE’ in English and ‘Rajyamandal Sansadiya Sammelan’ in Hindi around the periphery. ‘1991’ – the year of issue appear above the Parliament House.

Minted at – Mumbai

1990 – Dr. B.R. AMBEDKAR CENTENARY COMMEMORATION COIN

Dr. B.R.Ambedkar ( Bhim Rao Ramji Ambedkar ) also known as Babasaheb Ambedkar was the architect of India's constitution. He was born on 14^th April, 1891 in an untouchable family and he led an extensive fight against the practice and prejudices of untouchability. He is also credited with having sparked the Dalit Buddhist movement. He breathed his last on 6^th December, 1956. Ambedkar has been honoured with the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award.

Specifications

Year of issue – 1990

Obv -- The obverse of this coin shows his effigy. The legend ‘DR. B. R. AMBEDKAR CENTENARY’ in English is inscribed along right half of the periphery and in Hindi along the left half of the periphery. ‘1990’ – the year of the beginning of centenary celebration appear below his effigy.

Minted at –Mumbai, Hyderabad

1990 – 15 YEARS OF I.C.D.S.

The Integrated Child Development Services ( I.C.D.S. ) was inaugurated in 1975. I the is the largest and most important Government scheme, which ams at the overall development of children in the economically weaker section of the society. This scheme includes supply of supplementary food to children, provision of immunization facility to expectant mothers and children against various infectious diseases and regular health check up.

To highlight the commendable work being done by I.C.D.S., a 1 rupee commemorative coin was issued on 17^th January, 1991 on the 15^th anniversary of the organization.

Specifications

Year of issue – 1990

Obv -- The obverse of this coin shows a child in its mother’s lap, set within radiating sun – symbolizing general well being. The legend ‘15 YEARS OF I.C.D.S.’ in English appears around the right half and

‘Samekita Bal Bikash Seva Yojana’ in Hindi around the left half of the periphery. The text ‘ Basudhaiba Kutumbakam’ in Sanskrit ( meaning – ‘People of the World are our kins’ ) is set on the top of the central design, with the date ‘ 1975 – 1990 ‘ noted below.

Minted at –Mumbai, Hyderabad

1990 – FOOD FOR THE FUTURE ( 10th WORLD FOOD DAY ) ISSUE

In commemoration of the 10^th ‘World Food Day’, a 1 rupee coin with the theme ‘FOOD FOR THE FUTURE’ was issued on 16^th October, 1990 – the world food day. It highlights the importance of production of more food grains for feeding the growing population of the country.

Specifications

Year of issue – 1990

Edge – milled

Obv -- The obverse of this coin shows a farmer couple – the farmer carrying a plough on his shoulders. In the back ground two stalks of wheat, a cart wheel, an agricultural pump and a fisherman throwing his net are shown. The legend ‘ FOOD FOR THE FUTURE’ in English, ‘Bhabishya Ke Liye Bhojan’ in Hindi and the F.A.O. crest between the text, is inscribed round the top half of the periphery. The text ‘WORLD FOOD DAY 16 OCTOBER 1990’ in English appear round the bottom half of the periphery and in Hindi below the central design.

Minted at – Kolkata, Hyderabad

1990 – CARE FOR THE GIRL CHILD ( SAARC YEAR ) ISSUE

At the 2^nd summit of the SAARC ( South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation ), the year 1990 was declared as the ‘ Year of the Girl Child’. Along with other 6 SAARC countries ( Bangla Desh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka) India brought out a 1 rupee commemorative coin on 5^th September 1990 to impress upon her people to take same care in bringing up their daughters as they do for their sons.

Specifications

Year of issue – 1990

Edge – Security or Milled

Obv – The obverse of this coin shows a small girl under the sun – a symbol of impartiality. The inscription ‘SAARC YEAR’ and ‘1990’ – the year of issue, appear below the girl, and the SAARC logo at her side. The legend ‘CARE FOR THE GIRL CHILD’ in English and ‘ Khushal Balika Bhabisya Deshka ‘ in Hindi, inscribed along periphery.

Minted at –Mumbai, Hyderabad

1989 – JAWAHARLAL NEHRU CENTENARY COMMEMORATION COIN

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime minister of India from 1947 to 1964. To pay homage to the dynamic leader on the centenary of his birth, a 1 rupee coin was issued on 14th November 1988, to mark the beginning of the centenary year. Another coin issued for general circulation, was in the denomination of 5 rupees. The other coins issued in the denomination of 20 rupees and 100 rupees, were only issued as proof and uncirculated specimens.

Specifications

Year of issue – 1989

Obv -- Shows the effigy of Pandit Nehru with a “Gandhi Cap” on his head and the legend “JAWAHARLAL NEHRU”, “CENTENARY” and “1989’, the centenary year in English and “Jawaharlal Nehru”, “Janmashati” in Hindi on the obverse,

Minted at – Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Noida

1989 – FOOD AND ENVIRONMENT ( 9th WORLD FOOD DAY ) ISSUE

In commemoration of the 9^th World Food Day in 1989, India issued this 1 rupee commemorative coin on 16^th October,1989 with the theme “FOOD AND ENVIRONMENT”.

Specifications

Year of issue – 1989

Obv -- The obverse of this coin shows three wheat stalks, with the sun and cloud in the background, the legend “FOOD AND ENVIRONMENT” , “WORLD FOOD DAY” in English, “Khadya Ebam Paryabaran”, “Biswa Khadya Divas” in Hindi, the F.A.O. crest and “1989” the year of issue.

Minted at –Mumbai, Hyderabad, Noida

1988 – RAINFED FARMING ( 8th WORLD FOOD DAY ) ISSUE

In commemoration of the 8^th World Food Day in 1988, India issued this 1 rupee commemorative coin on 16^th October,1988 with the theme “ RAINFED FARMING ”.

Specifications

Year of issue – 1988

Obv -- The obverse of this coin shows a farmers wife with some sun flower stalks in her hands, a raining cloud and a pair of bullocks drawing a plough. The legend “RAINFED FARMING”, “FAO” in English, “Barsha Sinchit Kheti” in Hindi and “1988” the year of issue.

Minted at – Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad

1987 – SMALL FARMERS ( 7th WORLD FOOD DAY ) ISSUE

In commemoration of the 7^th World Food Day in 1987, India issued this 1 rupee commemorative coin on 16^th October,1987 with the theme “SMALL FARMERS”.

Specifications

Year of issue – 1987

Obv -- The obverse of this coin shows a farmer couple engaged in transplanting in a field, the legend “SMALL FARMERS” in English, “Chhote Kishan” in Hindi, the F.A.O. crest and “1987” the year of issue.

Minted at – Kolkata, Mumbai, Hyderabad

1985 – INTERNATIONAL YOUTH YEAR ISSUE

To focus an attention to the needs of the young people and the vital role they can play in the creation of a peaceful world, UNO proclaimed the year 1985 as the “INTERNATIONAL YOUTH YEAR”. The symbol adopted by UN for this purpose is — A stylized facial profile of 3 youths against a dove in flight, with an olive branch alongside. India issued a 1 rupee commemorative coin on this theme. The other coins issued in this theme, in the denomination of 10 rupees and 100 rupees, were only issued as proof and uncirculated specimens.

Specifications

Year of issue – 1985

Weight -- 6 grams

Metal composition – Cupro Nickel

Diameter – 26 mm

Shape -- Circular

Edge – Security

Obv -- The obverse of this coin shows the UN symbol and the legend “INTERNATIONAL YOUTH YEAR” in English, “Antarshtriya yuva barsh” in Hindi and “1985” the year of issue.

Minted at – Kolkata, Mumbai

1969 – MAHATMA GANDHI CENTENARY COMMEMORATION COIN

On the occasion of birth centenary of M.K. Gandhi ( Mahatma Gandhi), the father of the nation, India issued this 1 rupee commemorative coin on 3^rd October 1969. The other coins issued for general circulation in his memory, are in the denomination of 20 paisa, 50 paisa and 10 rupees.

Specifications

Year of issue – 1969

Obv -- Effigy of Gandhiji and legend “MAHATMA GANDHI” in both English and Hindi and “1869 - 1948”.

Minted at – Kolkata, Mumbai

1964 - JAWAHARLAL NEHRU COMMEMORATION coin

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was a great freedom fighter in India’s struggle for freedom and he was the first Prime minister of India from 1947 to 1964. After his sad death on 27^th May 1964, to pay homage to the departed leader, a 1 rupee coin was issued on 14th November 1964, in his memory. The other 2 coins issued for general circulation in his memory, are in the denomination of 50 paisa. This was also the first commemorative coin issued by India.