Description
The Rs 1 Coin – 15 Years of ICDS (Integrated Child Development Services) was issued by the Government of India in 1990 to celebrate 15 successful years of the Baal Vikas Sewa Yojna (ICDS) — one of India’s most important child welfare programs.
Launched in 1975, the ICDS scheme focuses on the health, nutrition, and early education of children under six years of age, as well as the welfare of mothers. This commemorative coin honors the initiative’s significant role in shaping the nation’s future through early childhood care and development.
The obverse of the coin bears the Lion Capital of Ashoka with the denomination “₹1” and the inscriptions “भारत / INDIA.” The reverse beautifully depicts a mother holding her child, symbolizing maternal care and protection — along with the text “15 YEARS OF I.C.D.S / बाल विकास सेवा योजना के 15 वर्ष.”
This stainless steel commemorative coin serves as a tribute to India’s social welfare and development policies. It’s a valuable piece for numismatists, social reform collectors, and those interested in Indian government commemorative issues.
Details
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Denomination: 1 Rupee (₹1)
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Year of Issue: 1990
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Commemoration: 15 Years of Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS)
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Obverse: Lion Capital of Ashoka with denomination ₹1 and “भारत / INDIA”
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Reverse: Mother and child design with Hindi and English inscriptions of the scheme
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Condition: GEM UNC / UNC / Very Fine (as available)
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Theme: Child Welfare, National Development, Social Service
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Rarity: Collectible Indian commemorative coin
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Ideal For: Coin collectors, social theme collectors, educators, and welfare historians
Tags / Keywords
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