At the 2nd 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 5th 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
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