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100 Rupees International Year of the Child
| Issuer | Reserve Bank of India |
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| Year | 1981 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
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| Obverse description | The Lion Capital of Ashoka, the national emblem of India, occupies the central field, depicted with three lions atop an abacus bearing a Dharma Chakra flanked by a horse and bull; the Devanagari motto 'सत्यमेव जयते' (Satyameva Jayate, meaning 'Truth Alone Triumphs') appears below the capital. The denomination '100' is prominently displayed in large numerals at the lower centre, with 'RUPEES' arcing along the right periphery and 'रूपये' along the left. The country name 'INDIA' curves along the upper right rim, while 'भारत' appears in Devanagari along the upper left rim. |
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| Obverse script | Latin/Devanagari |
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| Reverse description | The central field features a dynamic composition of traditional Indian performers: a female classical dancer in full costume is depicted at centre, flanked by two seated male musicians, one playing a stringed instrument and another a drum (tabla). A third figure playing a wind instrument appears in the upper register. The UN emblem appears to the lower left of the design, and the UNICEF International Year of the Child emblem is displayed to the right. The Devanagari legend 'अन्तरराष्ट्रीय बाल वर्ष' curves along the upper arc, with 'INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE CHILD' inscribed along the lower periphery, and the date '1981' appearing at the bottom centre flanked by the legends. |
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