India 50 rupees International Labor Organisation ILO CuNi coin 1994

This India 50 Rupees commemorative coin was issued in 1994 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the International Labour Organization (ILO), marking the global institution’s role in promoting workers’ rights, social justice, and fair labor standards since its founding in 1919. The coin highlights India’s participation in international efforts to improve working conditions and economic development. Struck in copper-nickel, it is a meaningful piece connecting numismatics with social and labor history.

The reverse features the official ILO emblem, consisting of the letters “ILO” placed within a large industrial gear wheel, symbolizing labor, industry, and economic progress. Surrounding the central design are elegant laurel branches tied together at the base, representing achievement, cooperation, and peace. The inscriptions “WORLD OF WORK” and “1919–1994” appear prominently around the design, accompanied by Hindi legends along the rim. The obverse displays the Lion Capital of Ashoka, India’s national emblem, above the denomination 50 RUPEES, with the inscriptions “INDIA” and “भारत,” as well as the national motto Satyameva Jayate.

Issued as a special commemorative coin, this copper-nickel example is an attractive addition for collectors of labor history, international organizations, economic development, and modern Indian coinage. Its distinctive symbolism and historical significance make it a desirable collectible from an important global anniversary.

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