Re 2 REPUBLIC INDIA Small Family Happy Family Commemarative Coin Issued in 1998

Coin Details

Theme:

• Promotes the slogan "Small Family, Happy Family", advocating family planning and population control.

Obverse (Front) Features:

1. Design Elements:

   • The Lion Capital of Ashoka (India's National Emblem) is prominently displayed at the center.
   • Below the emblem, the inscription "सत्यमेव जयते" (Satyameva Jayate), meaning "Truth Alone Triumphs."
   • The denomination "2" is displayed in large font below the emblem, along with the word "Rupees" in Hindi and English.
   • The year "1998" is inscribed at the bottom.

2. Significance:

   • Reflects India's sovereignty and national identity.

Reverse Features:

1. Design Elements:

   • Depicts a family of four (father, mother, and two children) standing together under a roof, symbolizing family unity and protection.
   • The Hindi inscription "छोटा परिवार सुखी परिवार" (Chhota Parivar Sukhi Parivar) is displayed at the top.
   • The English inscription "SMALL FAMILY HAPPY FAMILY" appears at the bottom of the design.

2. Symbolism:

   • The imagery emphasizes the benefits of small family norms for health, prosperity, and overall happiness.