The 1 Rupee Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Coin was issued by the Government of India in 1997 to commemorate the 43rd Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference hosted in India.

Coin Details

Theme:

• Commemorates the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), an international organization that promotes democracy, good governance, and parliamentary practices among Commonwealth nations.

Obverse (Front) Features:

1. Design Elements:

   • Features the Lion Capital of Ashoka (India’s National Emblem) prominently at the center.
   • Below the emblem is the motto "सत्यमेव जयते" (Satyameva Jayate), meaning "Truth Alone Triumphs."
   • The denomination "1" appears in large font at the bottom, accompanied by the word "Rupee" in Hindi and English.

2. Significance:

   • Symbolizes India’s sovereignty and democratic values.

Reverse (Back) Features:

1. Design Elements:

   • The logo of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association is displayed at the center. The logo features a gavel (symbolizing legislative authority) surrounded by a stylized globe, representing the Commonwealth nations.
   • The inscriptions "43rd Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference" in English and "43वां राष्ट्रमंडल संसदीय सम्मेलन" in Hindi are written around the periphery.
   • The year "1997" is inscribed at the bottom.