Rs 1 Coin 1995 | 8th World Tamil Conference Saint Thiruvalluvar

The Rs 1 Coin 1995 Saint Thiruvalluvar was issued by the Government of India to commemorate the 8th World Tamil Conference, celebrating the rich heritage of the Tamil language, literature, and culture. The conference, held in Thanjavur (Tamil Nadu), honored Saint Thiruvalluvar, one of India’s most revered poets and philosophers, known worldwide for his timeless work — Thirukkural.

On the obverse, the coin features the Lion Capital of Ashoka, with the inscriptions “भारत / INDIA” and the denomination “₹1”. The reverse showcases a beautifully engraved portrait of Saint Thiruvalluvar, with the bilingual legend “8TH WORLD TAMIL CONFERENCE 1995 – SAINT THIRUVALLUVAR” in English and Hindi.

Struck in stainless steel, this coin symbolizes India’s deep respect for linguistic diversity and ancient wisdom. It’s a must-have collectible for numismatists, Tamil culture enthusiasts, and history lovers. The coin’s design reflects the blend of heritage, language, and philosophy that has shaped Tamil civilization for over two millennia.

Details

• Denomination: 1 Rupee (₹1)

• Year of Issue: 1995

• Commemoration: 8th World Tamil Conference – Saint Thiruvalluvar

• Obverse: Lion Capital of Ashoka with denomination ₹1 and “भारत / INDIA”

• Reverse: Portrait of Saint Thiruvalluvar with conference legend

• Metal: Stainless Steel

• Weight: ≈ 4.85 g

• Diameter: ≈ 25 mm

• Shape: Round

• Mint: Bombay / Hyderabad / Noida (depending on mint mark)

• Condition: UNC / Very Fine (as available)

• Theme: Language, Culture, Literature, Indian Heritage

• Rarity: Collectible modern commemorative coin

• Ideal For: Tamil culture enthusiasts, coin collectors, heritage coin investors

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