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 27th 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
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