Re 2 Republic INDIA Coins Issued in 1990 to Mark 15th Anniversary Of INTEGRATED CHILD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Coin Details:

1. Theme:

   • Commemorates 15 years of the ICDS program, launched in 1975 to improve the health and nutrition of children, pregnant women, and nursing mothers.

2. Obverse (Front) Features:

   • A symbolic design depicting a mother and child in the center, representing care and development.
   • Rays emanating from the center signify growth and progress.
   • Inscriptions:
     • In Hindi: "एकीकृत बाल विकास सेवा योजना के 15 वर्ष" (15 years of Integrated Child Development Services).
     • In English: "15 YEARS OF I.C.D.S. 1975-1990."
   • The slogan “वसुधैव कुटुंबकम” (The world is one family) is inscribed at the top.
   • The year range 1975-1990 is displayed at the bottom.

3. Reverse Features:

   • (Not visible in the image provided) Typically, Indian 2 Rupee coins feature:
     • The Ashoka Lion Capital at the center.
     • The denomination "2" and the word "Rupee" written in Hindi and English.

4. Shape:

   • The coin has a round shape.

5. Material:

   • Made of Copper-Nickel alloy.

6. Weight and Diameter:

   • Weight: Approximately 6 grams.
   • Diameter: Around 26 mm.

7. Edge:

   • The coin has a smooth edge.

8. Issued by:

   • The Government of India to honor the achievements of the ICDS program.