1. 1964 - Jawaharlal Nehru Centenary
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime minister of India from 1947 to 1964. After his demise on 27th May 1964, a 1 rupee coin was issued on 14th November 1964, in his memory. This was also the first commemorative coin issued by India. There was a 50 paise coin also which was issued.
Year: 1964
Metal: Nickel
Weight: 10 gm
Diameter: 27 mm
Thickness: 2.3 mm
Reverse: Bust of Jawaharlal Nehru facing left.
Obverse: Ashoka Lion Capitol, a National emblem along with the denomination value
Mints of issue : C,M
2. 1969 – MAHATMA GANDHI CENTENARY
Gandhiji is the father of our nation. On his birth centenary, India issued this 1 rupee commemorative coin on 3rd October 1969. The other coins issued for general circulation in his memory, are in the denomination of 20 paisa, 50 paisa and 10 rupees.
Year: 1969
Metal: Nickel
Weight: 10 gm
Diameter: 28 mm
Reverse features Bust of Mahatma Gandhi facing left.
Obverse features Ashoka Lion Capitol.
Mints of issue : C,M
3. 1985 – INTERNATIONAL YOUTH YEAR
To emphasize on the young people and the vital role they can play in the creation of a peaceful world, UNO proclaimed the year 1985 as the “INTERNATIONAL YOUTH YEAR”. The symbol adopted by UN for this purpose was — A stylized facial profiles of 3 youths between dove in flight and a Laurel branch.
The slogan used for this year was "Participation, Development, Peace". The main UN event for IYY was the World Congress on Youth organized by UNESCO and held in Barcelona, Spain July 8-15, 1985. It issued the "Barcelona Declaration" on youth.
To commemorate this event , India issued 1Rs. coin. The other 2 coins issued in this theme were of 10 Rupees and 100 Rupees denomination but were only as Proof and UNC specimens.
Year: 1985
Metal: Copper-nickel
Weight: 6 gm
Diameter: 26 mm
Reverse:Three outlined facial profiles between dove and laurel branch symbolizing youth.
Obverse: Small Ashoka Pillar Lion Capitol over denomination.
Mints of issue : C,M
4. 1987 – SMALL FARMERS
To acknowledge the efforts and contribution of Small farmers towards the green revolution, Government of India issued this 1Rs. coin under FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) theme on 'World Food Day' 16th October 1987.
World Food Day: Every year, 16th Ocober is known as 'World Food Day' around the world in honor of the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in 1945.
Year:1987
Metal: Copper-nickel
Weight: 6 gm
Diameter: 26 mm
Reverse: Farmer couple working in farm along with FAO symbol.
Obverse: Lion capitol along with the denomination value.
Mints of issue : C,M,H
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