1988 - Jawaharlal Nehru Birth Centenary | Commemorative Coin

The second commemorative coin for the year 1988 was issued to mark the Birth Centenary of Jawaharlal Nehru. Notably, the coins were pre-released in 1988 instead of the initially scheduled 1989.

On the occasion of his Birth Centenary, a commemorative coin was released, marking Jawaharlal Nehru's enduring legacy. Notably, Nehru holds the distinction of being the only individual to have commemorative coins released thrice. The first commemorative coin in independent India was issued to honor Nehru's memory upon his death in 1964.

Jawaharlal Nehru played a pivotal role in the Indian independence struggle, emerging as a charismatic and radical leader advocating complete independence and self-governance. Often referred to as "the architect of modern India" and addressed with the honorific "Pandit Nehru" (Pandit being a term for a scholarly and learned person or a teacher), his influence on the nation's trajectory is immeasurable. His birthday, celebrated on 14th November, is dedicated as Children's Day in India.

Nehru's literary contributions include the notable book 'The Discovery of India,' providing a comprehensive history of India's evolution from ancient times to the modern age.