© Joseph Kunnappally
© Joseph Kunnappally
1 Rupee Youth Year
1985 year| Copper-nickel | 6 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | India |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1950-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1985 |
| Value | 1 Rupee 1 INR = USD 0.012 |
| Currency | Rupee (decimalized, 1957-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#15937 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 12% |
Reverse
Three outlined profiles between dove and laurel branch
NOTE: Different mintmarks
♦ (small dot/diamond) = Mumbai
* (five-pointed star) = Hyderabad
(no mintmark) = Calcutta
Lettering:
अन्तरॉष्ट्रीय युवा वर्ष
1985
INTERNATIONAL YOUTH YEAR
Edge
Security
Interesting fact
The 1 Rupee (Youth Year) 1985 circulating commemorative coin from India was designed by the renowned Indian artist, Satish Gujral. Gujral's design features a young person's face on the obverse (front) side of the coin, symbolizing the youth of India and their role in shaping the country's future. The reverse (back) side of the coin features the national emblem of India, which includes a lion standing on the Ashoka Chakra, a wheel with 24 spokes that represents the eternal wheel of law. The coin's design was meant to convey the message of youth empowerment and the importance of young people in India's development.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1985 ♦ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Rupee (Youth Year) 1985 coin.
