Re 1 Republic India Commemarative Coin Issued in 1990 to mark the theme FOOD FOR THE FUTURE

• Obverse: Features the Ashoka Lion Capital with the denomination “1 RUPEE” inscribed below. The country name appears in both Hindi (“भारत”) and English (“INDIA”), along with the national motto “सत्यमेव जयते” (Satyameva Jayate).

• Reverse: Depicts a farming scene with a farmer couple; the male farmer carries a plow on his shoulder. In the background, two stalks of wheat, a cart wheel, an agricultural pump, and a fisherman casting a net are illustrated. The inscriptions include “भविष्य के लिए भोजन” (Food for the Future) in Hindi and “FOOD FOR THE FUTURE” in English, along with “विश्व खाद्य दिवस 16 अक्टूबर 1990” (World Food Day 16 October 1990).

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Specifications:

• Composition: Copper-Nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

• Weight: 6 grams

• Diameter: 26 mm

• Edge: Varies between reeded and smooth, depending on the mint.

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Mint Marks:

The coin was minted at multiple facilities, identifiable by specific mint marks beneath the date:

• No Mint Mark: Kolkata (Calcutta) Mint

• Star (★): Hyderabad Mint

Collectibility and Value:

As of recent assessments, the value of this commemorative coin varies based on condition and rarity:

• Very Fine (VF): Approximately ₹10

• Uncirculated (UNC): Up to ₹500 or more

Special variants, such as those with minting errors or proof finishes, may command higher prices among collectors.