Rs 1 Coin 2002 | Loknayak Jaya Prakash Narayan Commemorative

The Rs 1 Coin – 2002 Loknayak Jaya Prakash Narayan was issued by the Government of India to honor the legendary freedom fighter, political reformer, and social leader Jaya Prakash Narayan (1902 – 1979) on his birth centenary.

This commemorative coin celebrates JP Narayan’s lifelong dedication to democracy, social justice, and the freedom movement in India.

The obverse features the Lion Capital of Ashoka with the denomination “₹1” and inscriptions “भारत / INDIA.”
The reverse depicts a portrait of Loknayak Jaya Prakash Narayan with his name inscribed in Hindi and English, along with the years 1902 – 1979 and 2002 (year of issue).

A significant coin for collectors focusing on Indian independence leaders, centenary commemoratives, and political heritage, this issue represents one of the last Rs 1 stainless-steel coins before the design transition of early 2000s.

Details:

• Denomination: 1 Rupee (₹1)

• Year of Issue: 2002

• Commemoration: Birth Centenary of Loknayak Jaya Prakash Narayan

• Obverse: Lion Capital of Ashoka with denomination and legends

• Reverse: Portrait of Jaya Prakash Narayan, name and dates 1902 – 1979

• Metal: Stainless Steel

• Shape: Round

• Condition: UNC / GEM UNC (as available)

• Theme: Indian Leaders | Freedom Movement | Political Reform

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