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 37th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference was held in New Delhi from 23rd to 28th September, 1991. To commemorate this event, India issued a 1 rupee commemorative coin on 21st 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
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