

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.
REVERSE – 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.
REVERSE – 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.
OBSERVE: The observe of the coin shows the Ashokan lion at the center and the value ‘50’ just
below it. In English “INDIA” and “PAISE” appear on the right side periphery and in Hindi
“Bharat” and “Paise” appear on the left side.
Minted in – Mumbai, Hyderabad
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Year: 1991
Metal: Copper-Nickel
Weight: 6 Grams
Size: 26 mm
Shape: Circular
Mints: Bombay(C), Hyderabad(C)