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
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