India 10 Rupees Commemorative Coin – World of Work (International Labour Organization – ILO) – 1994
- Denomination: 5 Rupees
- Year of Issue: 1994
- Commemorative Theme: This coin was issued in 1994 to commemorate the “World of Work,” celebrating the 75th anniversary of the International Labour Organization (ILO), which was established in 1919.
- Obverse: Features a stylized design representing the “World of Work.” The numeral “10” is centrally placed within a cogwheel, symbolizing industry and labor. Ears of wheat encircle the cogwheel, representing agriculture. The inscription “श्रम जगत” (Shram Jagat) in Hindi and “WORLD OF WORK” in English are present along the periphery. The years “1919-1994” mark the ILO’s anniversary.
- Reverse: Displays the Lion Capital of Ashoka, the national emblem of India, with “सत्यमेव जयते” (Satyameva Jayate) inscribed below. The words “भारत” (Bharat) in Hindi and “INDIA” in English are present, along with “रूपये” (Rupaye) in Hindi and “RUPEES” in English.
- Metal: Bi-metallic (center: copper-nickel, ring: copper-aluminum-nickel)
- Diameter: Approximately 27 mm
- Weight: Approximately 7.5 grams
- Shape: Round
- Edge: Security edge with lettering “भारत INDIA” repeated twice.
- Minted: Likely minted at one of the Indian government mints (Bombay, Calcutta, Hyderabad, Noida). Mint mark may or may not be visible.
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