India 10 rupees International Youth Year Dove Bird PR67 PCGS CuNi coin 1985

The India 10 rupees “International Youth Year” commemorative coin issued in 1985 celebrates the United Nations-designated International Youth Year, a global initiative focused on participation, development, and peace among young people worldwide. Struck in copper-nickel and certified PR67 Deep Cameo by PCGS, this proof coin combines elegant symbolic artwork with strong political and social themes, making it a meaningful collectible from modern Indian numismatic history.

The obverse features the Lion Capital of Ashoka, India’s national emblem, positioned above the denomination “10 Rupees,” with bilingual Hindi and English inscriptions surrounding the design. The reverse presents a striking modern composition with three stylized youthful faces placed beside a dove bird carrying an olive branch. The dove symbolizes peace and international cooperation, while the layered human profiles represent unity, diversity, and the future generation. Around the central imagery are inscriptions for “International Youth Year” and the date 1985 in both English and Hindi. The mirrored proof fields and frosted relief create exceptional contrast, highlighting every detail of the artistic design.

Declared by the United Nations, International Youth Year emphasized the important role of youth in shaping social progress, education, peace, and global understanding. India participated in this worldwide initiative by issuing commemorative coinage that reflected optimism and international solidarity. Certified by PCGS in impressive PR67DCAM condition, this coin is an excellent addition for collectors interested in social themes, political commemoratives, peace symbolism, and modern world coins.

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