1 Rupee SAARC Year

1990 year


Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)	6 g	26 mm

Description

Issuer	India
Period	Republic (1950-date)
Type	Circulating commemorative coin
Year	1990
Value	1 Rupee 1 INR = USD 0.012
Currency	Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date)
Composition	Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight	6 g
Diameter	26 mm
Thickness	1.5 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#10622
Rarity index	11%

Reverse

Girl cutout below sun, SAARC symbol at left

NOTE: S.A.A.R.C. stands for South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation
NOTE: Different mintmarks
♦ (small dot/diamond) = Mumbai
* (five-pointed star) = Hyderabad

Lettering:
खुशहाल बालिका भविष्य देश का
CARE FOR THE GIRL CHILD
SAARC YEAR
1990

Edge

Security edge: Mumbai & Hyderabad
Reeded & Plain edge: Only Mumbai

Comment

Security edge: Mumbai & Hyderabad
Reeded & Plain edge: Only Mumbai

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1990 SAARC Year 1 Rupee coin from India is that it features a unique design that represents the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), which is a regional intergovernmental organization that aims to promote economic growth and regional cooperation in South Asia. The coin's design includes the SAARC logo, which features a lotus flower surrounded by seven leaves, representing the seven member countries of the organization. This coin was issued to commemorate the 10th anniversary of SAARC's establishment and is a rare and collectible item for numismatists and those interested in South Asian history and culture.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1990 *		-	-	-	-	-	-
1990 ♦		-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rupee (SAARC Year) 1990 coin.