The Reserve Bank of India has decided to put into circulation 10 rupees coins to commemorate the International Day of Yoga.
The coins have been minted by the Government of India.
How the coin will look?
Obverse
- Bears the Lion Capitol of Ashoka Pillar in the center with the legend
- “सत्यमेव जयते” inscribed below
- Flanked on the left periphery with the word “भारत” in Devnagri script
- Flanked on the right periphery with the word “INDIA” in English
- It also bears the Rupee symbol and denominational value “10” in the international numerals below the Lion Capitol.
Reverse
- The reverse of the coin bears the logo of “International Day of Yoga”, with inscription “सामंजस्य एवं शान्ति के लिए योग” in Devnagri Script and “YOGA FOR HARMONY AND PEACE” around the logo and design.
- The date “21 JUNE” is written at the bottom of the logo.
- The inscription “अंतर्राष्ट्रीय योग दिवस” in Devnagri script on left periphery and “INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA” in English on the right periphery is written on this side of the coin.
- The year “2015” is written on the lower periphery in international numerals exactly below the logo.
