

1985- INTERNATIONAL YOUTH YEAR:- To focus an attention to the needs of 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 is — A stylized facial profile of 3 youths against a dove in flight, with an olive branch
alongside. India issued a 1 rupee commemorative coin on this theme. The other coins issued in
this theme, in the denomination of 10 rupees and 100 rupees, were only issued as proof and
uncirculated specimens.
OBSERVE: -- The obverse of this coin shows the Ashokan lion and the value '1' in
International numerals on the center . In English "INDIA" and "RUPEE" appear on the right
periphery and in Hindi "Bharat" and "Rupaya" appear on the left . "Satyameva Jayate' in Hindi
is shown just below the Ashokan Lion.
REVERSE: -- The reverse of this coin shows the UN symbol and the legend
“INTERNATIONAL YOUTH YEAR” in English, “Antarshtriya yuva barsh” in Hindi and
“1985” the year of issue.
Minted at – Kolkata, Mumbai
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Year: 1985
Metal: Copper-Nickel
Weight: 6 Gms
Size: 26 mm
Shape: Circular
Mint: Bombay (S), Calcutta(S), Hyderabad(R)