India 100 rupees International Youth Year Dove Bird PR66 PCGS silver coin 1985

Issued in 1985, this India 100 Rupees silver proof coin commemorates the International Youth Year, a worldwide initiative dedicated to promoting peace, participation, and development among young people. Declared by the United Nations, the program emphasized the importance of youth in shaping a better future through cooperation, creativity, and social progress. This commemorative issue combines elegant symbolism with classic Indian numismatic artistry, making it an attractive collectible for both historical and thematic collections.

The obverse presents a graceful symbolic design centered on a stylized dove, representing peace and hope for future generations. Beside the bird appears an olive branch with detailed leaves, reinforcing themes of harmony, friendship, and global unity. Flowing abstract lines beneath the dove add movement and modern artistic character to the composition. Around the rim are bilingual inscriptions in Hindi and English reading “International Youth Year,” together with the date 1985. The smooth mirrored proof background contrasts beautifully with the frosted relief details, highlighting every curve, inscription, and symbolic element.

The reverse features the Lion Capital of Ashoka, India’s national emblem, with three lions, the Ashoka Chakra wheel, and the national motto below. Large bilingual inscriptions naming India and the denomination “100 Rupees” complete the design. Certified by PCGS as PR66 DCAM, this silver proof coin offers exceptional eye appeal and historical importance linked to an international youth movement focused on peace, education, and cultural cooperation. A meaningful addition to collections of world silver commemoratives, UN-related themes, and Indian political and social history coins.

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