India 100 rupees UNICEF Save the Children Child Year PR66 PCGS silver coin 1981

This 1981 India 100 Rupees silver commemorative coin honors the International Year of the Child and reflects UNICEF’s global mission to protect children, promote education, and support healthy development. Certified PR66DCAM by PCGS, the coin features an attractive deep cameo proof finish with mirrored fields and frosted design elements that create exceptional visual contrast.

The obverse presents a vibrant artistic composition dedicated to childhood and culture. At the center is a dancing child figure in flowing traditional dress, surrounded by young musicians playing string and percussion instruments. Above them appears a child seated in a cradle or woven basket, symbolizing care and protection. The UNICEF emblem and another international children’s symbol flank the scene, while bilingual inscriptions and the date “1981” complete the commemorative design. The reverse bears the Lion Capital of Ashoka, India’s national emblem, positioned above the denomination “100 RUPEES,” accompanied by Hindi and English legends and the national motto “Satyameva Jayate.” Fine engraved details, polished proof surfaces, and balanced artistic layout make this coin highly collectible.

Issued during the International Year of the Child initiative, this silver proof coin combines humanitarian history, social awareness, music, dance, and cultural symbolism in one meaningful numismatic piece treasured by collectors worldwide.

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