1979 “Happy Child – Nation’s Pride” Proof Set with Original Box

The 1979 “Happy Child – Nation’s Pride” Proof Set with Original Box was issued by the Bombay Mint to commemorate the International Year of the Child (1979) and to promote child welfare under the theme “Happy Child – Nation’s Pride.” The proof set contains 10 coins, ranging from 1 Paisa to ₹50, all struck in proof quality with mirror-like surfaces and exceptional detail. Approximately 3,250 proof sets were sold, making it one of the scarcer Indian proof sets of the period. A notable feature of this issue is that the profits from its sale were donated to the National Children’s Fund.