Dr. B.R.Ambedkar ( Bhim Rao Ramji Ambedkar ) also known as Babasaheb Ambedkar was the architect of India's constitution. He was born on 14th 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 6th 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
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