he 1 Rupee coin issued in 1990 with the theme "Care for the Girl Child" was a commemorative coin highlighting the importance of promoting and safeguarding the rights of girls in India. Here are the details:

General Features

• Obverse (Front):

  • Design: The Lion Capital of Ashoka (National Emblem of India) is prominently displayed in the center.
  • Inscriptions:
    • "सत्यमेव जयते" (Satyameva Jayate, meaning "Truth Alone Triumphs") below the Lion Capital.
    • "भारत" (Bharat) in Hindi on the left.
    • "INDIA" in English on the right.
    • The denomination "1 RUPEE" and year "1990" appear at the bottom.

• Reverse (Back):

  • Design: A symbolic representation of a girl child, often depicted as a young girl with open arms.
  • Inscriptions:
    • "बालिका संरक्षण" (Balika Sanrakshan, meaning "Care for the Girl Child") in Hindi.
    • "CARE FOR THE GIRL CHILD" in English.
    • A decorative design surrounds the central image.

Material Composition

• Metal: Stainless Steel.
• Weight: 4.85 grams.
• Diameter: 25 mm.
• Shape: Round.

Mint Mark

• Mumbai Mint: A small dot (•) below the year "1990" indicates the coin was minted in Mumbai.

Significance

This coin was issued to raise awareness about the rights, education, and welfare of the girl child in India, a crucial social issue at the time.